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BUD Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport

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Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) serves Budapest, about 18 km southeast of Budapest. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABUD
ICAOLHBP
ServesBudapest
From centre18 km
Non-stop77
Airlines40
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Elevation151 m

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The airport in numbers

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 18M passengers in 2024.

Opened
1950
76 years ago
Passengers / year
18M
as of 2024
Elevation
151 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2001–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport to Budapest

Budapest (BUD) is about 16 km southeast of the centre. The 100E bus runs straight to the centre (Deák Ferenc tér) in about 40 minutes (a dedicated ticket, around 2,200 HUF). A regulated Bolt/taxi from the desk is about 8,000–10,000 HUF to the centre.

There's no direct train from BUD to the centre. Don't take a taxi not booked through the official desk.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~27 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~38 minFt7072–Ft11232
Private transfer~38 minfixed upfront
Car rental~38 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From BUD to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Eger98 km103 minFt34170–Ft54270
Győr125 km131 minFt43350–Ft68850
Szeged147 km155 minFt50830–Ft80730
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~Ft7072–Ft11232 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Budapest ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 77 destinations, operated by 40 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Wizz Air · Ryanair · easyJet · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Jet2.com · Lufthansa · Germanwings · Scandinavian Airlines System · Qatar Airways · Belavia Belarusian Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport to the centre of Budapest?
No direct train to Budapest's airport. The 100E bus runs straight to the centre (Deák tér) on a dedicated ticket. The airport is about 18 km southeast of Budapest, about 38 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport to Budapest?
Roughly Ft7072–Ft11232 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport?
Only a regulated taxi from the booking desk (Főtaxi) or Bolt (legal). Don't take a taxi that pulls up and offers a ride.
What's the cheapest way from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport to Budapest?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No direct train to Budapest's airport. The 100E bus runs straight to the centre (Deák tér) on a dedicated ticket.
Can I get from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No direct train to Budapest's airport. The 100E bus runs straight to the centre (Deák tér) on a dedicated ticket. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport?
About 77 destinations, including Frankfurt, Rome, London, Belgrade. 40 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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