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Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Guide (BUD)

Airport info
Code: BUD
Address:
1675 Budapest Ferihegy, PO Box 53 , Hungary
Location:

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located 16km (10 miles) southeast of Budapest.

Number of terminals: 2 Dialling code: +36
Telephone:
(1) 296 9696/7000.
Timezone: GMT +2:00

Here you'll find essential information on Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

The new SkyCourt terminal building linking terminals 2A and 2B was completed in March 2011. The project has added an additional 21 boarding gates and self-check-in kiosks, as well as an expansion of existing facilities, including shops and restaurants. Plans are in place for a light rail connection to the city with a station planned for Terminal 2 as part of the wider redevelopment plan. In late-May 2012, Terminal 1 will temporarily close for passengers, with all operations being incorporated into Terminal 2 during this period; the car parks surrounding Terminal 1 will also be unavailable.

Information: 

Help desks are situated in Terminals 2. The tourist information desks are located immediately after customs in both terminals.

Email address: 
info@bud.hu
Website: 
www.bud.hu/english
Transfer between terminals: 

The SkyCourt building links terminals 2A and 2B, and there is a bus link between terminals 1 and 2.

Driving directions: 

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located on route 4, just off route M5/E60, and is clearly signposted from Budapest. From the city centre, the dedicated Ferihegy High Speed Road facilitates access within 20 minutes.

Public Transport

Public transport rail: 

Regular trains, operated by Hungarian State Railways run between Terminal 1 and Budapest's western railway station (journey time: under 30 minutes). There is a bus link between the station and Terminal 2.

Public transport road: 

Bus: There is an Airport Minibus (tel: (1) 296 8555) service to any address in Budapest; the Airport Minibus desk in the Arrivals hall sells tickets and takes reservations. A pre-pay local express bus 200 runs between the underground metro terminus, Köbánya-Kispest, and the airport terminals; passengers may wish to alight at Deák tér where the three underground lines converge. Bus 93 runs to the same destination from Terminal 1. For more information contact BKV (tel: (1) 258 4636; www.bkv.hu)

Taxi: Taxis are available from the airport at the taxi stand, with Főtaxi the main supplier (tel: (1) 222 2222). Maximum fares from the airport are fixed and set by a zoning system.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

Banking facilities, ATMs and a bureau de change are all available.

Communication: 

Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in both terminals.

Food: 

There are various restaurants and snack bars throughout Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

Shopping: 

There are shops, including duty-free.

Luggage: 

A lost property service is available . Left-luggage is located in the Arrivals area of Terminal 2B, open daily 24 hours .

Other: 

There is a chapel in Terminal 2B, and a hotel booking service in Terminal 1. A post office is available, as are childcare facilities and first aid.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

Business-class passengers in Terminal 2B have access to the Cirrus Lounge (tel: (1) 296 5933), which is located on the transit area on the first floor. Facilities include photocopiers, computers, fax, credit card telephones and free Internet access. The Malév Lounge and the Celebi Platinum Lounge are located in the SkyCourt building. In both terminals, there are business centres and VIP lounges with hostess services in various languages, telephone, fax, computers with Internet access, photocopying and an interpreter service. There are two meeting rooms in Terminal 2B; one can accommodate six people, the other between 30-40 people. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in both terminals. Meeting rooms are also available at the nearby Hotel Stacio (tel: (29) 353 053; www.hotelstacio.hu).

Disabled facilities: 

Disabled toilets are located in both terminals. 'Call Point' helpline kiosks are available throughout the terminals. Services are available to help passengers who need assistance boarding or disembarking aircraft and to help passengers with impaired vision. Wheelchairs are available at the airport help desks, on request. An ambulance service is also available. Passengers should contact their airline in advance for assistance.

Car parking: 

There are short-term and long-term car parks situated at both terminals. There is also a long-term car park with security surveillance at Terminal 2. Parking information is available (tel: (1) 296 8151).

Car rental: 

Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt all have desks located immediately after customs on the Arrivals levels in both Terminal 2A and Terminal 2B.

Airport hotels

There are no hotels at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

Hotel Stacio

Hotel Stacio is located five minutes' drive from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and offers free airport transfers. Hotel facilities include car parking, conference space and an on-site restaurant.

Telephone: (02) 935 3053.