Bandara Internasional Budapest Ferenc Liszt adalah bandara internasional utama Budapest, ibu kota Hungaria. Terletak sekitar 16 kilometer tenggara pusat kota, bandara ini dinamai dari komposer Hungaria terkenal Ferenc Liszt. Dibuka pada tahun 1950, bandara ini menangani lebih dari 16 juta penumpang per tahun dan telah muncul sebagai hub penerbangan yang berkembang di Eropa Tengah. Bandara ini beroperasi dari dua terminal: Terminal 2A untuk penerbangan Schengen dan Terminal 2B untuk penerbangan non-Schengen. Wizz Air, maskapai berbiaya rendah terbesar Hungaria, mengoperasikan basis terbesarnya di sini. Ryanair juga menyediakan layanan signifikan dari sini. Dua landasan pacu (13L/31R dan 13R/31L) dilengkapi untuk operasi paralel. Bus 100E menyediakan koneksi langsung dari pusat kota. Bandara Budapest berfungsi sebagai penghubung penting antara Eropa Timur dan Barat.

Aviation Terms

Pencahayaan lapangan terbang (AGL: Airfield Lighting) Kategori bandara (Airport Category) Elevasi bandara (ELEV: Airport Elevation) Pos pemadam kebakaran bandara (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) Lounge bandara (Airport Lounge) Titik referensi bandara (ARP: Airport Reference Point) Apron bandara (Apron) Kontrol paspor otomatis (APC: Automated Passport Control)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Budapest Airport to the city center?

The 100E airport shuttle bus runs directly from the airport to Deak Ferenc ter in the city center in about 35 minutes for HUF 2,200 (about EUR 6). The regular bus 200E connects to the Kobanya-Kispest metro station (Line M3) for a standard transit ticket of HUF 530. Taxis cost approximately HUF 7,500-9,000 (EUR 20-25) for the 18 km trip — use only official Fötaxi services.

How many terminals does Budapest Airport have?

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport has two terminals. Terminal 2A handles Schengen flights (EU destinations), and Terminal 2B serves non-Schengen international flights. The terminals are connected and share a common check-in hall. The original Terminal 1, a beautiful Art Deco building, was closed to passengers in 2012 but has been renovated as an event venue.

What is notable about Budapest Airport?

BUD is named after the famous Hungarian composer Franz Liszt. The airport has undergone significant modernization since Hungary joined the EU in 2004. It serves as the primary gateway to Budapest, one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations known for its thermal baths, historic architecture, and vibrant nightlife.

Is there free Wi-Fi at Budapest Airport?

Yes, BUD provides free Wi-Fi in both terminals for up to 60 minutes, which can be extended. The network requires a simple registration and provides speeds suitable for browsing and messaging. The terminal also has charging stations and a decent selection of cafes and shops.

Which airlines operate from Budapest Airport?

Wizz Air, Hungary's largest airline, uses BUD as its primary base and operates an extensive European network. Ryanair also has a significant presence. Since the bankruptcy of Malev Hungarian Airlines in 2012, no full-service carrier uses BUD as a hub, but Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways, and others provide hub connections across Europe.