# Budapest Airport Guide — Independent Information Portal

> Independent information portal for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): flights, arrivals and departures, terminals, ground transport, parking, hotels and travel guides. Not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the airport or its operator.

## Pages

- [Flights to Budapest Airport](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/flights-to-budapest-airport): 49 airlines fly to Budapest Airport (BUD) from 166 destinations in 2026. Direct long-haul routes, live arrivals board, which pier your flight lands at, the cheapest months to fly and how to reach the city.
- [Budapest Airport Arrivals](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-airport-arrivals): Live BUD arrivals board plus how long after Landed passengers appear, passport control and EES, baggage reclaim, pick-up parking rates and transport into the city.
- [Budapest Airport Departures](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-airport-departures): Live BUD departures board plus what each status means, when check-in and bag drop close, Terminal 2A vs 2B, the 100 ml rule and Fast Track prices.
- [Budapest Airport Airlines](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-airport-airlines): Every airline flying to Budapest Airport (BUD) in 2026 - full-service carriers and low-cost airlines like Wizz Air and Ryanair, with terminal 2A/2B check-in.
- [Budapest Airport Guide](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-airport-guide): A practical guide to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport: how terminals 2A, 2B and SkyCourt connect, where to find check-in, security, lounges, food and transport.
- [Budapest Airport Terminals](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-airport-terminals): Budapest Airport has one passenger terminal, Terminal 2, split into 2A (Schengen) and 2B (non-Schengen) and joined by the SkyCourt. Which pier is yours, how to move between them, why Terminal 1 is closed and what Terminal Plus is building.
- [Budapest Airport (BUD) — Home](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/): Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) — arrivals, departures, terminals, parking, transportation, hotels and all you need for a smooth journey.
- [Budapest Hotels & Hotels near Budapest Airport](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-hotels-hotels-near-budapest-airport): Where to sleep near Budapest Airport: the only hotel you can walk to from Terminal 2, which Vecsés hotels run free shuttles, and which downtown district to pick.
- [Budapest Airport Lounges](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-airport-lounges): Budapest Airport lounges 2026: SkyCourt and Plaza Premium from about HUF 15,600 (€39), Platinum 2A/2B, Priority Pass access, opening hours and free entry rules.
- [Budapest Airport Parking Services](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-airport-parking-services): Budapest Airport parking prices 2026: Holiday Parking from HUF 8,400/day, Smart Parking from HUF 6,700/day, City Break, Terminal and Premium rates compared, plus off-airport operators and booking tips.
- [Transportation from Budapest Airport to the City Center](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/transportation-from-budapest-airport-to-the-city-center): All ways to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to the city center: taxis, private transfers, car rental, buses and trains, with travel times and prices.
- [Transportation from Budapest Airport to Szentendre](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/transportation-from-budapest-airport-to-szentendre): Budapest Airport to Szentendre in 2026: bus 200E plus metro and the H5 HÉV for about 1,500 HUF, the HÉV supplement most guides miss, and why a metered taxi costs 23,000 HUF.
- [Transportation from Budapest Airport to Keleti Train Station](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/transportation-from-budapest-airport-to-keleti-train-station): How to get from Budapest Airport to Keleti train station in 2026: bus 100E plus metro M4 in 45 minutes for 3,000 HUF, an 850 HUF budget route, or a taxi for 12,000–13,000 HUF.
- [Budapest Airport Transfers](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-airport-transfers): Budapest Airport transfer prices for 2026: private cars from about €18–36, limousine and chauffeur rates, the Főtaxi meter after the 1 August tariff rise, miniBUD shuttles and the 2,500 HUF 100E bus — with where to meet your driver.
- [Budapest Airport Train](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-airport-train): No train station at Budapest Airport: bus 200E reaches Ferihegy in 12 min, then a train to Nyugati in 22-25 min. Fares, timetable and travelcard validity.
- [Budapest Airport Taxis](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-airport-taxis): Budapest Airport taxi guide for 2026: the new regulated tariff with the 800 HUF airport surcharge, fare to the city centre, where the Terminal 2 taxi rank is, and how to pay.
- [Budapest Airport Shuttle Bus](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-airport-shuttle-bus): Budapest Airport to the city by bus 2026: 100E express HUF 2,500, 200E plus metro HUF 500, miniBUD shuttle from ~HUF 5,500. Timetables, night buses and fares.
- [Rent a Car in Budapest and BUD Airport](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/rent-a-car-in-budapest-and-bud-airport): How to rent a car in Budapest — city and airport pickup, prices, requirements, insurance and driving tips for exploring Hungary.
- [Car Rental at Budapest Airport](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/car-rental-at-budapest-airport): Car rental at Budapest Airport 2026: all rental desks in Terminal 2 arrivals, typical daily prices by car class, required documents and deposit, insurance, the motorway vignette and cross-border rules.
- [Budapest Taxis](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-taxis): Budapest taxi fares from 1 August 2026: the city's regulated tariff, sample fares by distance, paying by card, how Uber and Bolt fit in, and how to spot an unlicensed cab.
- [About](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/about): Who runs this independent Budapest Airport (BUD) information guide, how we source and check flight, transport and pricing facts, and how to contact or correct us.
- [Layover at Budapest Airport](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/layover-at-budapest-airport): How to spend a layover at Budapest Airport: shopping and dining across the five-floor SkyCourt, lounges, places to rest, and whether there is time to leave for the city.
- [Travel Guide](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/travel-guide): Practical Budapest travel guide: getting from BUD airport to the city, transport options, hotels and tips for making the most of your trip to Hungary.
- [EES at Budapest Airport: New Biometric Rules for 2026](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-airport-ees-passport-control): Learn how the European Entry/Exit System (EES) affects your arrival at Budapest Airport. Biometric registration, fingerprints, ETIAS, and what to expect at BUD border control in 2026.
- [Where to Sleep at Budapest Airport](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/where-to-sleep-at-budapest-airport): Can you sleep at Budapest Airport? Yes. Find out where to sit overnight, the closest hotels with free shuttles, and what to expect at BUD.
- [Is There Uber in Budapest? Yes — Here's How It Works](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/is-there-uber-in-budapest): Yes, Uber works in Budapest — back since June 2024 via Főtaxi, dispatching licensed taxis at the regulated meter fare. 2026 prices, the airport surcharge and how Bolt compares.
- [Can You Leave Budapest Airport During a Layover? A Complete Guide](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/can-you-leave-budapest-airport-during-layover): Can you leave Budapest Airport during a layover? Schengen transit rules, minimum connection times, the 100E bus to the centre and what to see before your next flight.
- [Left Luggage and Baggage Lockers at Budapest Airport: Locations, Prices and Opening Hours](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/luggage-storage-at-budapest-airport): Left luggage at Budapest Airport (BUD): staffed desks in Terminals 2A & 2B, 24/7 automated lockers, locker sizes, prices from EUR 5, payment methods and opening hours.
- [Budapest Airport Security: 2026 Liquid & Food Rules](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-airport-security-liquid-rules): Budapest Airport security in 2026: the 100 ml liquid rule still applies here, unlike Vienna, Prague and Heathrow. What to pack, what is exempt, and why laptops can stay in your bag.
- [Arriving at Budapest Airport: A First-Timer’s Guide](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/arriving-at-budapest-airport-guide): A step-by-step guide for first-time arrivals at Budapest Airport Terminal 2: immigration, baggage claim, customs and the cheapest and fastest ways to the city center.
- [Where to Eat at Budapest Airport](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/where-to-eat-at-budapest-airport): Where to eat at Budapest Airport (BUD): the SkyCourt Food Market, Starbucks, 24-hour cafés, Hungarian food and grab-and-go across Terminal 2A and 2B.
- [EU261 Flight Delay & Cancellation Compensation at Budapest Airport](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-airport-flight-delay-compensation-eu261): Delayed or cancelled flight from Budapest Airport? See exact EU261 compensation amounts (€250–€600), eligibility rules and how to claim, including the Wizz Air exception.
- [Budapest Airport to Vienna: Trains, Buses & Transfers](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-airport-to-vienna): How to travel from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Vienna — direct buses, Railjet trains and private transfers, with journey times, prices and stations.
- [Budapest Airport Duty-Free & Shopping](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-airport-duty-free-shopping): Complete 2026 guide to shopping at Budapest Airport (BUD): Heinemann Duty Free locations and hours in the SkyCourt, duty-free rules for EU and non-EU flights, VAT refunds for tourists, and the best Hungarian buys — Tokaji wine, pálinka, paprika and Herend porcelain.
- [Smoking Areas at Budapest Airport (BUD): Where to Smoke in 2026](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/smoking-areas-at-budapest-airport): Where to smoke at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD): designated outdoor areas before security, airside smoking terraces in Terminals 2A and 2B, where to buy cigarettes, plus vaping and heated-tobacco rules.
- [How Early Should You Arrive at Budapest Airport? Check-In & Bag Drop Times](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/how-early-to-arrive-at-budapest-airport): How early to arrive at Budapest Airport (BUD): 2 hours for Schengen flights, 3 hours for non-Schengen. When check-in and bag drop close, when the gate shuts, Fast Track prices and the busiest times to avoid.
- [Luggage Wrapping, Trolleys & Baggage Services at Budapest Airport](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/luggage-wrapping-and-trolleys-at-budapest-airport): Luggage wrapping at Budapest Airport (BUD): BagWrap prices from ~HUF 4,200, kiosk locations in Terminals 2A/2B, free baggage trolleys, oversized sports equipment rules and the Kálvin tér city bag drop.
- [Budapest Ferihegy Airport: the Name, and the Codes BUD and LHBP](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-airport-code-bud-lhbp): Ferihegy is the old name of Budapest Airport, renamed Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in March 2011. What BUD and LHBP mean, where the Ferihegy name comes from, and what happened to Terminal 1.
- [Budapest Airport to the River Cruise Docks](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-airport-to-river-cruise-port): Budapest has no single river cruise port. Find which quay Viking, AmaWaterways, Avalon and Emerald use, and how to get there from Budapest Airport in 2026.
- [Budapest Airport Baggage Allowance: Cabin, Checked and Excess Rules](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-airport-baggage-allowance): Baggage rules at Budapest Airport (BUD): the free 40x30x20 cm bag, Wizz Air vs Ryanair cabin and checked limits, excess charges, Bagomat self-service drop, name tags and wrapping.
- [Budapest Airport Fast Track: Price, Kiosks and Who Gets It Free](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-airport-fast-track): Fast Track at Budapest Airport costs 2,800 HUF / 7 EUR. Where the yellow kiosks are in Terminals 2A and 2B, which airlines include it, free access with a premium Mastercard, and whether it is worth buying.
- [Budapest Airport VAT Refund: Tax-Free Shopping Step by Step](https://budapest-bud-international-airport.com/budapest-airport-vat-refund): Claiming a VAT refund at Budapest Airport: the customs stamp on the arrivals level between Terminals 2A and 2B before check-in, the Terminal 2B desk for hand baggage, Interchange payout airside, plus Global Blue and Planet thresholds and deadlines.