Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport is Hungary's primary airport, located approximately 16 km southeast of the city center.
It is the gateway to Budapest's UNESCO World Heritage historic center and the city's renowned thermal baths.
How to get to Budapest Liszt Ferenc international Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to BUD
Parking near Budapest Liszt Ferenc international Airport
Official parking is located in front of the terminals.
It is monitored by video; for 2 hours: 3,400 HUF at Terminal Parking, 2,900 HUF at City Break Parking, 9,000-10,000 HUF at Premium/Arrivals pick-up areas. More convenient daily rates: 8,400 HUF/day at Holiday Parking, 6,700 HUF/day at Smart Parking.
How to get to Budapest from BUD
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Budapest: Shared Airport Shuttle Bus Transfer
Budapest: Private Transfer from Airport to Hotel
Budapest: BUD Airport Private Transfer to/from Budapest City
Budapest: Private Transfer from Hotel to Airport
Car rental at Budapest Liszt Ferenc international Airport
The most well-known car rental companies operate desks in the arrivals area.
Bring driver's license, passport, and credit card; EU citizens do not need the International Driving Permit.
Hotels near Budapest Liszt Ferenc international Airport
At Terminal 2
TRIBE Budapest Airport is linked to the Terminal 2 entrance by a covered walkway, just a few minutes' walk; ibis Styles Budapest Airport is about 500 metres away, a 6-minute walk, with a free shuttle on fixed schedules between modules 2A and 2B.
Best for: Departures before 6am and short layovers, when you want to stay steps from check-in without relying on the 100E bus or on traffic.
- You reach check-in on foot or with the free shuttle, without depending on the 100E's night-time schedule
- Useful if you have a late-arriving flight and an early departure the next morning, without leaving the airport area
- Around it there is only the terminal, car parks and logistics warehouses: for dinner you stay at the hotel
- For an evening in the city you still need 35-40 minutes by bus or about 25-30 minutes by taxi
Recommended hotels
- TRIBE Budapest Airport Opened in 2025 at the entrance to Terminal 2, linked to the building by a covered walkway: from reception to security it's all on foot, no bus or taxi needed. 167 rooms and a free shuttle on fixed schedules for both terminal modules. View availability
- ibis Styles Budapest Airport About 500 metres from the terminal, a 6-minute walk, with a free shuttle on fixed schedules; a perfect location score (10/10) in reviews, useful for anyone who doesn't want to rely on the night bus. View availability
Erzsébet tér and the Danube riverside
The 100E stops at Deák Ferenc tér, about 10 minutes' walk from both hotels; the ride from Terminal 2 takes 35-40 minutes and costs HUF 2,500 per journey, with buses every 6-10 minutes by day.
Best for: For those who want the Danube, the Basilica and the Chain Bridge within walking distance, with the 100E stopping a 10-minute walk from the room.
- The Budapest Marriott sits right on the Danube embankment, with views of Buda Castle from the river-facing rooms
- The Kempinski is on Erzsébet tér, a pedestrian zone just steps from St Stephen's Basilica and Andrássy út
- High price bracket at both properties, especially on summer weekends
- The boulevard and the square stay busy and noisy until late
Recommended hotels
- Budapest Marriott Hotel On the Danube embankment of Apáczai Csere János utca, a 10-minute walk from Deák Ferenc tér; rooftop bar on the ninth floor with views of Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge. View availability
- Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest Overlooks Erzsébet tér, a pedestrian zone a few minutes from the Dohány Street Synagogue, the Basilica and Andrássy út; 353 rooms, with the Nobu restaurant among the hotel's addresses. View availability
Jewish Quarter and Andrássy
From Terminal 2 the 100E reaches Deák Ferenc tér in 35-40 minutes; from there it's another 10-15 minutes on foot to Gozsdu Court or the Opera, or a direct taxi of about 30 minutes from the airport.
Best for: For those who want evenings among the ruin bars and courtyards of the Jewish Quarter, with the shops of Andrássy út and the Opera House just a metro ride away.
- Gozsdu Court, with its bars and restaurants, is a few steps from the apartment near the synagogue
- Andrássy út and the Opera House are about 1.5 km from the NH Collection, an easy walk too
- Noisy area at night on weekends because of the ruin bars in Gozsdu Court
- No 100E stop in the district: a stretch on foot, by metro or by taxi is always needed
Recommended hotels
- NH Collection Budapest City Center Apartments with a kitchen a few steps from the New York Palace, 1.5 km from Andrássy út and the Opera House; the M2 metro stop Blaha Lujza is a short distance away. View availability
- Lofty Apartment with Free Garage near the Gozsdu Courtyard Apartment with private garage about 600 metres from the Great Synagogue and the Opera House, an 8-minute walk from St Stephen's Basilica: convenient for those who want Gozsdu Court right on their doorstep. View availability
Airport services
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Families & Children
Terminal guide
The two terminals (2A and 2B) are adjacent and well organized. From check-in to gate, the walk typically takes 15 minutes.
As Hungary is part of the Schengen area, flights to and from other Schengen countries do not involve passport control; for flights outside the Schengen zone, allow 2–3 hours of advance time.
Map of Budapest Liszt Ferenc international Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How do you get to downtown Budapest from the airport?
With the 100E express bus, which connects the airport directly to the center (Deák Ferenc tér) in about 40 minutes.
Q. Is it true there are unofficial taxis at Budapest airport?
Yes, cases of inflated fares by unauthorized operators have been reported: use only official taxis with a recognized logo in the arrivals area, or the Bolt app.
Q. Does Hungary use the euro?
No, the currency is the Hungarian forint (HUF): Hungary has not yet adopted the single European currency.
Q. Is Budapest's historic center a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes, including the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle district and Andrássy Avenue.
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