Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Named after one of the most famous Hungarian composers, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is the primary airport serving the capital city of Hungary. One of the busiest and largest airports in the country, it sits 17 km east-southeast of Budapest city centre. It features 2 passenger terminals, a central waiting area called the Sky Court, and 2 runways. In the Sky Court, you’ll find a good range of dining and shopping options, as well as facilities including free Wi-Fi, banking and currency exchange services. There are several transfer options to reach Downtown Budapest:
- A taxicab takes around 20–30 minutes. Fötaxi is the official taxi company operating transfers from Budapest Airport. It’s best to use them as independent taxis are known for overcharging on the ride to the city centre. A Fötaxi booth can be found near the exit.
- Shared shuttle vans take around 25–30 minutes. The shuttle service counters are located on the arrivals level of Budapest Airport.
- Line 100E of the public bus service takes around 40–50 minutes. Bus stops can be found in front of the terminals.
- Bus Line 200E can take you to the Ferihegy railway station, from which you can get to central Budapest in about 30 minutes.
- Car rental agencies can be found on the arrivals level.
If you come by train to Budapest
Budapest Keleti is the main railway station in the capital city of Hungary. Dating back to the end of the 19th century, it sits 2.5 km east of the city centre. It’s served by international and intercity lines. Budapest Keleti is home to a few dining and snacking options. From here, you can reach your hotel by taxi, metro, tram, trolleybus or bus. Night services (from 11pm to 6am) are also available.