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Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) handles all passenger flights at Terminal 2, divided into Terminals 2A and 2B. Bus 100E runs 24/7 directly to Deák Ferenc tér in central Budapest, while bus 200E connects to Ferihegy train station and Kőbánya-Kispest metro station (line M3).

Children are 2 to 11 years old; infants are under 2.

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Updated 23 October 2026

Terminals 2A and 2B at Budapest Airport

All commercial passenger flights at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport operate from Terminal 2, which is divided into two connected wings: Terminal 2A and Terminal 2B. Check-in counters and self-service baggage drop-off kiosks are located on the upper departure level of both Terminal 2A and Terminal 2B, while the arrivals halls and public transport stops sit on the ground level.

Check-in and hold baggage drop-off generally open two hours before scheduled departure. Electronic or printed boarding passes must be shown when entering the passenger security screening checkpoint and again at the boarding gate.

Airlines flying from Budapest Airport (BUD)

Budapest Airport lists 68 passenger airlines operating at Terminal 2, led by Wizz Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, KLM, Air France, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), Finnair, Norwegian, Aer Lingus, Brussels Airlines, Iberia, EasyJet, Eurowings, Jet2.com and Aegean Airlines.

Long-haul and regional international carriers serving BUD include Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, flydubai, El Al, EgyptAir, Pegasus Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Air Canada and American Airlines.

Getting to and from Budapest Airport

The public bus stops are located on the arrivals level between Terminal 2A and Terminal 2B, offering round-the-clock links into Budapest:

  • 100E Airport Express bus: runs 24 hours a day directly between the airport and Deák Ferenc tér in the Pest city centre, stopping at Kálvin tér and Astoria metro stations (Astoria is served toward the airport between 00:04 and 04:47). Buses depart every 5–10 minutes during the day, every 10–15 minutes morning and evening, and every 20–40 minutes at night. A special 100E ticket is required and can be bought and validated on board with a bank card using Budapest Pay&GO.
  • 200E bus, metro M3 and MÁV trains: bus 200E runs day and night between Terminal 2, Ferihegy railway station (for MÁV Hungarian State Railways trains to Nyugati pályaudvar in central Budapest as well as Szolnok, Debrecen, Nyíregyháza and Szeged) and Kőbánya-Kispest metro station (transfer to metro line M3). At night, bus 200E continues to Határ út for night buses 914, 914A, 950, 984 and 985.
  • Official Főtaxi and miniBUD shuttle: Főtaxi is the airport's official taxi provider; passengers book their ride at the Főtaxi booths outside the entrances of Terminals 2A and 2B before boarding at the rank, and all cabs carry POS card terminals. The official miniBUD shared airport shuttle also provides door-to-door transfers into Budapest with child seats and Wi-Fi on board.

Budapest Airport with children

Passengers travelling with young children are given priority during passenger security screening at Budapest Airport. Across the terminal, parents have access to 20 loaner strollers stationed at five locations, three children's play areas and seven dedicated nursing rooms, in addition to baby changing tables and child toilet seats in all terminal restrooms.

Baby food and formula required for the flight are exempted from the standard hand-baggage liquid limit at security screening, and microwave ovens are provided inside the terminal so parents can warm baby bottles and food before boarding.

What to check before you go to BUD

Check your airline's online check-in rules before leaving for the airport—Budapest Airport notes that several low-cost airlines require online check-in in advance—and check the departure screens on arrival to see whether your flight checks in at Terminal 2A or Terminal 2B.

Passengers with reduced mobility can request assistance from the designated call points outside the terminal, where staff escort travellers through check-in, security screening, passport control and boarding.

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Frequently asked questions

Which terminals are in use at Budapest Airport?

All passenger flights at Budapest Airport use Terminal 2, which is divided into two connected buildings, Terminal 2A and Terminal 2B, with check-in on the upper level and arrivals on the ground level.

What is the difference between bus 100E and bus 200E at Budapest Airport?

Bus 100E is a direct 24/7 airport express shuttle to Kálvin tér, Astoria and Deák Ferenc tér in the city centre and requires a dedicated 100E ticket. Bus 200E is a regular BKK bus connecting Terminal 2 with Ferihegy railway station (for MÁV trains to Nyugati station) and Kőbánya-Kispest metro station (line M3) using standard BKK tickets or passes.

Do families get priority at security at Budapest Airport?

Yes. Passengers travelling with young children receive priority at passenger security screening, and the terminal provides 20 loaner strollers across five locations, seven nursing rooms, three play areas and microwaves for heating baby food.

How do I take an official taxi from Budapest Airport?

Book your cab at the official Főtaxi booths at the entrances of Terminal 2A and Terminal 2B, where staff print a fare calculation for your destination before you board at the adjacent rank.

Does the miniBUD airport shuttle provide child seats?

Yes. miniBUD, the official airport shuttle provider at Budapest Airport, includes child seats and Wi-Fi on its transfer vehicles to Budapest.