Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

Arrival procedures depend on whether your flight originates from within or outside the Schengen Zone.

• Disembark into Terminal 2A for Schengen arrivals or Terminal 2B for non-Schengen arrivals.
• Non-Schengen passengers proceed through passport control managed by the Hungarian Police before entering baggage reclaim.
• Schengen passengers walk directly to the baggage reclaim hall without undergoing immigration checks.
• Collect checked luggage from the designated baggage carousel in the central arrivals area.
• Pass through customs control, selecting the green channel if you have nothing to declare or the red channel if carrying goods over the tax-free duty allowance.
• Exit into the public arrivals hall to access ground transport, ATMs, and airport services.

• Zug

  100E Airport Express Bus

  Direct express bus service running from Terminal 2 to central Budapest (stopping at Kálvin tér, Astoria, and Deák Ferenc tér). Requires a dedicated airport shuttlebus ticket.

  Dauer:

  roughly 30-45 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  typically 2,200 HUF

• Zug

  200E Public Bus + M3 Metro

  Public bus line connecting Terminal 2 to Kőbánya-Kispest metro station and Ferihegy railway station, where passengers transfer to the M3 metro line or regional trains into the city.

  Dauer:

  roughly 45-60 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  typically 450-900 HUF

• Taxi

  Official Airport Taxi (Főtaxi)

  Official airport taxi booths are located immediately outside 2A and 2B arrivals. Fares are regulated by taximeter based on distance and time.

  Dauer:

  roughly 30-40 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  typically 10,000-14,000 HUF

• Bus

  Shared Shuttle (miniBUD)

  Official door-to-door shuttle bus service taking passengers directly to specific hotels or addresses in Budapest.

  Dauer:

  roughly 45-75 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  typically 6,000-9,000 HUF per person

Transferring between Terminal 2A and Terminal 2B takes place within a single connected terminal building.

• Schengen-to-Schengen transfers can generally be made directly inside the airside gate area without passing security.
• Non-Schengen transfers require passing through passport control and security screening prior to reaching the departure gate.
• Self-connecting passengers with checked baggage must collect bags, clear customs, exit to the public area, and re-check bags at the check-in desk.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is accessible throughout all passenger terminals.

• Connect to the network named 'bud_free_wifi' on your mobile device or computer.
• Accept the standard terms and conditions on the registration landing page to launch the connection.
• Access is provided in recurring time-limited sessions that can be renewed as needed.

The national currency is the Hungarian Forint (HUF), though electronic payment is accepted almost everywhere.

• ATMs and official currency exchange desks are available in both arrivals halls and the SkyCourt.
• Contactless debit and credit card payments are widely accepted for public transit, taxis, and terminal shops.
• When withdrawing cash from ATMs, decline dynamic currency conversion (DCC) to avoid unfavourable exchange rates.

A range of dining options is available landside in arrivals and airside in the SkyCourt central hall.

• SkyCourt hosts the primary airside food court, featuring international fast-food chains and coffee shops.
• Landside options in arrivals offer basic coffee outlets and grab-and-go snack items.
• Several sit-down dining outlets offer traditional Hungarian cuisine alongside standard European dishes.

Independent and airline partner lounges operate inside Terminal 2 and the SkyCourt area.

• Pay-per-use lounges, including the Plaza Premium Lounge and SkyCourt Lounge, are available to all passengers regardless of airline class.
• Access can be purchased online in advance, at the lounge entrance, or via eligible lounge membership schemes.
• Lounges offer hot and cold food, drinks, Wi-Fi, and comfortable seating areas.

Directly accessible accommodation is located adjacent to Terminal 2.

• The Ibis Styles Budapest Airport Hotel is situated directly opposite Terminal 2, reachable via a covered walkway.
• Additional airport hotels operate within a 5-to-10-minute drive and can be reached via local taxi or hotel shuttle.
• Day-use rooms are available at select nearby properties for passengers on long layovers.

Baggage assistance, left luggage, and luggage wrapping services are available inside the terminal.

• Left-luggage and storage facilities are available landside in the central terminal building.
• Lost property offices handle items left within the terminal or unclaimed at baggage carousels.
• Luggage wrapping stations are located in the departures hall prior to check-in.

Budapest Airport provides basic facilities for families travelling with infants and young children.

• Dedicated baby care rooms with changing tables and private feeding areas are located near the main toilet blocks.
• Complimentary pushchairs are available airside for use within the departure gates area.
• A small children's play area is situated within the SkyCourt section.

• Luggage storage
• ATMs and currency exchange
• Charging stations
• Duty-free stores
• Baby care rooms
• First aid desk
• Information counters

Lokale Notrufnummer: 112 (National emergency line for Police, Fire, Ambulance).

• 112 is the primary national emergency number in Hungary for police, ambulance, or fire services.
• For medical assistance inside the airport, contact any airport staff member or visit the primary information desk.
• If you lose your passport, inform the Hungarian Police station situated within Terminal 2 and contact your national embassy in Budapest.

• Prüfen Sie die Gültigkeit Ihres Reisepasses und ob ein Visum, eine ETA oder eine Einreiseerklärung erforderlich ist.
• Bestätigen Sie am Vortag Ihr Abflugterminal auf Ihrer Bordkarte.
• Aktivieren Sie eine Reise-eSIM, damit Sie sofort nach der Landung online sind.
• Laden Sie Offline-Karten herunter und machen Sie einen Screenshot Ihrer Hoteladresse und Buchungsreferenz.
• Informieren Sie Ihre Bank über Ihre Reise und führen Sie eine Ersatz-Zahlungskarte mit sich.
• Speichern Sie die lokale Notrufnummer und die Kontaktdaten Ihrer Botschaft auf Ihrem Telefon.
• Fotografieren Sie Ihren Reisepass und speichern Sie die Kopie an einem Ort, auf den Sie offline zugreifen können.
• Prüfen Sie die Gepäckbestimmungen und eventuelle eingeschränkte Gegenstände für Ihr Reiseziel.

Der Flughafenbetrieb ändert sich. Bestätigen Sie Terminals, Tarife und Fahrpläne immer mit den unten genannten offiziellen Quellen, bevor Sie reisen.

• Budapest Airport Official WebsiteOffizielle Flughafenquelle
• National Directorate-General for Aliens PolicingRegierungsquelle
• National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV)Regierungsquelle
• BKK - Centre for Budapest TransportOffizielle Verkehrsbetriebe
• Hungarian Police (Rendőrség)Regierungsquelle