This is the most important airport of Hungary and you are able to get anywhere from Africa to Asia, from the Middle-East to North-America. The airport is situated about 16 kilometers south-east from the city center and it can be approached on the airport expressway via Üllői Street.
Liszt Ferenc International Airport is divided into three terminals. Terminal 1 serves airlines having cheap flights inside Europe. Terminal 2A is for European flights inside the Schengen borders while Terminal 2B serves flights solely outside the Schengen area. A new passenger terminal called Sky Court was brought into use in 2011, which is right next to 2A and 2B and makes travelling more comfortable and easier. It is important to mention that terminal 1 is about 10 kilometers far away from 2A and 2B that are right next to each other. Between the terminals, there are transfers that are not free of charge. In case of a Budapest change, it is advisable to double-check the terminals and time available for transfers.
Visit the website for more information before your flight.
Transfers by taxiThere are plenty of taxis waiting for passengers in front of the airport terminals, but only Fő Taxi is authorized to use the airport taxi stands. Fő Taxi has fixed prices based on the zones of Budapest, so it is quite easy to calculate the fare. Budapest is divided into four different zones, zone number 1 and 2 cover Pest side and the downtown and the ride usually costs from 3300 to 5100 HUF. Zones 3 and 4 cover Northern Pest and the Buda side for 5300 and 5700 HUF.Transfers by public transportationIf you decide to use the public transportation to the airport, you have more possibilities. You can go by train or by bus and underground.
The airport train station is opposite Terminal 1 (there is a footbridge above the clearways), trains usually leave in every 15 minutes, and it takes about 20 minutes to get to Nyugati (West) Railway Station. You can by your tickets at the railway station from vending machines for 365 HUF.
Check the timetables here.
In case you are at 2A or 2B terminals, it is easier to find a bus. Bus 200E takes you to Kőbánya-Kispest underground station within 15 minutes. Buses leave in every 15 minutes from Terminal 2, but they also stop at Terminal 1, so bus service can be a better choice to all passengers. You need to buy a ticket that costs 320 HUF at the airport (400 HUF when buying from the bus driver).
For bus timetable check this site.
Transfers by Airport Minibus ServiceThe MinibusShuttleService ofBudapestAirport can take 11 passengers at a time to any location of the city.
Tickets can be bought at the Airport Minibus counter. For more information visit the website.
Airport Express Bus Service (REA, AER) has buses departing in every 30 minutes from Terminal 1, 2A and 2B to Roosevelt Square in the downtown having 7 main stops on the way. A ticket costs 1400 HUF or 5€.
For more information visit the website.
Other airports nearbyYou need not worry if you do not find a direct flight to Budapest. The airports of Wien and Bratislava are only a few-hour-drive from Budapest and you will definitely find which is the best for you.
Flughafen Wienwww.viennaairport.com Letisko Bratislava
http://www.airportbratislava.sk
