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.

• Train

  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.

  Time:

  roughly 30-45 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically 2,200 HUF

• Train

  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.

  Time:

  roughly 45-60 minutes

  Typical cost:

  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.

  Time:

  roughly 30-40 minutes

  Typical cost:

  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.

  Time:

  roughly 45-75 minutes

  Typical cost:

  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

Local emergency number: 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.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Budapest Airport Official WebsiteOfficial airport source
• National Directorate-General for Aliens PolicingGovernment source
• National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV)Government source
• BKK - Centre for Budapest TransportOfficial transit source
• Hungarian Police (Rendőrség)Government source