július 26, 2022 at 9:52 AM CEST
Budapest
Over a million travellers a month now passing through Budapest Airport
Traffic at Budapest Airport is approaching pre-pandemic numbers, as proved by healthy figures for the month of June.
June 30, 2022 at 12:29 PM CEST
Budapest
Air China reintroduces direct flights between Budapest and Beijing
Great news for trade and tourism – Air China is restarting direct flights between Budapest and Beijing from 7 July.
June 9, 2022 at 9:20 AM CEST
Budapest
Tram 19 offers English-language tips for city sightseeing
Take tram 19 to take in the sights along the Danube, while attractions are pointed out and described in English as you travel.
March 30, 2022 at 1:30 PM CEST
Sights & culture
Like rocking on a film set – we sail with Duna Cruises
Leave the crowds behind and feel like a movie star when you take a Budapest cruise with Duna Cruises, taking in the city's main sights over special themed drinks.
March 9, 2022 at 9:55 AM CET
Budapest
Tourism expert at the International Business School points to a bright future for Budapest
Quality tourism for more discerning tourists is the way forward for Hungary, according to UK expert Alan Godsave, lecturer at Budapest’s International Business School.
February 24, 2022 at 12:05 PM CET
Budapest
Ryanair announce 8 new Budapest routes this summer and lightning sale this weekend
In a major sign that tourism is returning to Budapest, budget carrier Ryanair have just announced eight new routes for summer 2022, including Bournemouth and Shannon.
February 18, 2022 at 9:28 AM CET
Budapest
New terminal for Budapest Airport by 2028 and renovated Terminal 1 to open by 2024
Three terminals to be operating at Budapest Airport by 2028 – that's the aim, as the renovation of historic Terminal 1 and construction of Terminal 3 continue apace.
February 3, 2022 at 12:41 PM CET
Budapest
From aroma tours to virtual concierges – CheckINN Tourism Innovation Competition winners announced
Coming up with creative solutions for today's travel industry, three teams of students won top prizes and substantial scholarships in three categories at the CheckINN Tourism Innovation Competition.
February 2, 2022 at 9:36 AM CET
Budapest
Direct flights resume between Budapest and Toronto
In further good news for tourism in Budapest and international travellers, Air Canada is relaunching its direct service between Toronto and the Hungarian capital in May.
January 25, 2022 at 11:04 AM CET
Budapest
No more Covid tests required for double-vaccinated travelling to the UK
Travel from Hungary to the UK will be easier for double-vaccinated passengers as of 11 February, with the requirement to take lateral flow tests being removed.
January 19, 2022 at 9:22 AM CET
Budapest
Record year at Budapest Airport – for freight at least
Numbers are up at Budapest Airport, which handled a record amount of cargo during 2021 and nearly 730,000 passengers during the month of November. Optimism surrounds the return of long-haul in 2022.
December 24, 2021 at 9:25 AM CET
Budapest
Fly direct to New York in 2022!
New York, New York, so good they launched it twice! LOT Polish airlines reintroduces the popular direct route between Budapest and the Big Apple from June 2022.
December 14, 2021 at 1:14 PM CET
Budapest
Popular travel site names Budapest among its best winter destinations for 2021-22
Attracting more than seven million followers on Facebook, English-language travel site Culture Trip has just announced its favourite destinations this winter, with Budapest included in the list.
November 4, 2021 at 9:49 AM CET
Budapest
The Guardian names Budapest among its 10 best no-fly winter destinations
'Come on in, the water's lovely!' says The Guardian, as it names Budapest among its ten best no-fly winter destinations in Europe. As well as spas, it cites goulash and Buda Castle as attractions.
October 5, 2021 at 8:56 AM CEST
Budapest
Flydubai introduces direct service between Budapest and The Gulf
Fly direct from Dubai thanks to budget carrier flydubai, which has just added Budapest to its extensive network. Services run four times a week.
August 11, 2021 at 12:39 PM CEST
Budapest
Significant rise in passenger traffic at Budapest Airport
More than half a million travellers used Budapest Airport in July, nearly as many as during the first six months of 2021. Further easing of restrictions this month should see higher figures in August.
April 29, 2021 at 10:45 AM CEST
Gastro
Voices of the pandemic: hostel team reinvent to survive, with wine in mind
When the hostel business went bust, expats behind some of Budapest's most successful party hostels are turning to a new project... wine for all!
April 28, 2021 at 10:22 AM CEST
Budapest
Budapest gears up for tourism in 2021 and beyond
How will tourism in Budapest bounce back? A panel of experts has just convened to explore the best ways to reactivate hospitality, leisure and festivals in the Hungarian capital.