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DEB Debrecen International Airport

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Debrecen International Airport (DEB) serves Debrecen, about 5 km south of Debrecen. 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.

IATADEB
ICAOLHDC
ServesDebrecen
From centre5 km
Non-stop2
Airlines1
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Elevation109 m

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The airport in numbers

Debrecen International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Debrecen International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 306,095 passengers in 2023, against a peak of 601,236 in 2019.

Passengers / year
306,095
as of 2023
Peak traffic
601,236
in 2019
Elevation
109 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2004–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Debrecen International Airport to Debrecen

The airport is about 5 km south of Debrecen, about 14 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No direct train to Budapest's airport. The 100E bus runs straight to the centre (Deák tér) on a dedicated ticket.

Taxi & apps: Only a regulated taxi from the booking desk (Főtaxi) or Bolt (legal). Don't take a taxi that pulls up and offers a ride. Estimated fare to the centre: Ft2482–Ft3942.

Tipping: 10% is usual in a cab.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~14 minFt2482–Ft3942
Private transfer~14 minfixed upfront
Car rental~14 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From DEB 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.)
Eger104 km109 minFt36210–Ft57510
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Which way suits you from Debrecen International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~Ft2482–Ft3942 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 Debrecen ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Debrecen International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Wizz Air

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Debrecen 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 Debrecen International Airport

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

Rates in Debrecen shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Debrecen International Airport to the centre of Debrecen?
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 5 km south of Debrecen, about 14 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Debrecen International Airport to Debrecen?
Roughly Ft2482–Ft3942 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Debrecen 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 Debrecen International Airport to Debrecen?
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 Debrecen 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 Debrecen International Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Eindhoven, London. 1 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 Debrecen 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 Debrecen International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Debrecen 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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