Budapest to Pátra flights
Pátra lies 1,052 km (654 mi) south of Budapest, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Budapest | Pátra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Greece |
| Population | 1.7 million | 168,034 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) |
| Nearest large airport | BUD, 18 km out | GPA, 29 km out |
Clocks in Pátra are 1 h ahead of Budapest right now, so a 2 h 6 min journey lands 3 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pátra
Crossing from Hungary into Greece: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +30; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Budapest
Budapest is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 12,162-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Pátra
Pátra is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (GPA), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, whose 10,999-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos (ZTH, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (regional) | GPA | 29 km (18 mi) | 10,999 ft | 46 ft |
| Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos (regional) | ZTH | 93 km (58 mi) | 7,310 ft | 12 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pátra from Budapest?
1,052 km (654 mi) in a straight line, south of Budapest.
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Pátra by air?
About 2 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Pátra?
Pátra is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Athens against Europe/Budapest).
Which airports are used for Budapest to Pátra flights?
Typically Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (GPA); Pátra also has ZTH.
What currency do I need in Pátra?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.