Your ultimate guide to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
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Whether traveling to or from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, you can expect a comfortable experience. The airport offers great connections and a selection of shopping and dining choices for every palate
Airport Code (IATA):
(BUD)
Location:
Budapest
Address:
1185 Budapest
Terminals:
1
Airlines:
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, airBaltic, Air China, Air France, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, easyJet, Egyptair, EL AL Israel Airlines, Emirates, Eurowings, Finnair, flydubai, Iberia, Jet2.com, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Pegasus, Qatar Airways, Ryanair, Shanghai Airlines, Sunexpress, Swiss International Airlines, Tarom Romanian Air Transport, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air
Annual Passenger Traffic:
14,700,000
Brief History:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport opened in 1950 and serves as Hungary's main international airport. It's named after the famous Hungarian composer and pianist.
Flights to and from Budapest
Some major airlines such as Air France, American Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways operate flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Some of the most popular destinations include Warsaw, Amsterdam, Tel Aviv, Frankfurt and London.
Getting to and from the Airport
Budapest Airport can easily be reached by public transport, such as 100E and 200 E shuttles, as well as the miniBUD official airport shuttle. You can take a train, but not all the way to the airport. Instead, you'll get off at Ferihegy station and catch the 200 E shuttle. Other options include renting a car and carsharing. You can rent form companies such as Avis, Sixt and Europcar, while car sharing services include wigo and MOL Limo.
Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Currency Exchange
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