Things to do at Budapest Airport

Restaurants & Cafés

The Budapest Airport's security area of the main dining area is called SkyCourt and offers the best range of food.

O'Leary's is a sports bar with a Boston theme, offering burgers, bar food and beverages. If they have time, passengers will enjoy a leisurely meal at the restaurant before they leave.

Gundel food market offers food that is Hungarian-flavoured, for a Hungarian taste. There is also Negroni by Beerstro 14, which is another sit-down restaurant and Leroy Bistro, which offers a wider selection of international dishes.

For those who need a cup of coffee or a quick bite to eat while travelling, familiar coffee chains, such as Costa Coffee and Starbucks, can be found. There's even a Burger King and a KFC for quick bites.

Please check the accessibility of the restaurant from your route of departure before approaching the restaurant from the gate, as there are restaurants in different passenger zones.

Shops & Lifestyle Stores

Budapest airport boasts an excellent shopping centre; the bigger retail stores group around the SkyCourt.

Heinemann Duty Free does duty-free shopping worldwide. Fragrance, cosmetics and skin care products, alcoholic drinks, travel products and confetti are found for travellers who are eligible.

Memories of Hungary is a gift shop that comes in very handy when it comes to Hungarian products. The travellers can get souvenirs, and Hungarian goods can be sold to the travellers. Hungarian products like wine are sold at the shops in the airport, and Hungarian marzipan and confectionery at the shops in Szamos.

Some brands in the current directory will be selling accessories, fashion like Hugo Boss, Swarovski or Longchamp in the current directory.

Useful for and use: books, snacks and last-minute travel needs of WHSmith. Purchase everything you need before you enter a far gate – you may not be able to quickly return to the gate to SkyCourt.

Lounges & Relax Spots

Budapest Airport has a number of lounges. The SkyCourt Lounge will be situated in the passenger space of the central space and will be a more relaxed space for passengers to wait, while access will determine seating and refreshments/business facilities.

If you are eligible or you pay for passengers, there is the Plaza Premium Lounge. Depending on the airline membership and benefits, travellers can also avail themselves of the airline-associated services and airline card entry lounge facilities.

Before entering the lounge, please check the location of the lounge. The area which you can go into before the board is made available by your departure method, irrespective of whether you are departing from a Schengen country or not.

The AirportAssist service can assist a traveller in making the best selection of a lounge and arranging a trip to and from the airport, depending on the boarding time of the flight.

Other Activities & Unique Features:

Budapest Airport is a travel centre, and SkyCourt is a space for travellers to unwind, shop and dine before they head back on their journey.

Those who have some spare time before travelling can visit the Aviation Museum, which is close to the airport, Aeropark. It displays the old Hungarian planes and cars at the airport. It's not in the passenger terminal, which makes it more appropriate prior to a flight or perhaps when you have a really long layover.

Suggested Layover Itineraries

3-hour layover

Never drive on the public road. Remember to complete your transfers before you eat in one of the appropriate lounges, before you shop in SkyCourt and Heinemann Duty Free and before you arrive at your gate.

5–6 hour layover

Have a good meal, wander through shops and utilise a lounge (when available). The centre of Budapest is not usually needed, as it might take a while to reach the centre and exit from the airport.

8+ hour layover

If you have a longer layover, you can visit the centre of Budapest, where you'll be spending a small fraction of your time there. Don't leave the airport without immigration and baggage conditions permitting, and some space for transportation, security and passports.

Airport Facilities Overview

Duty-Free Shopping

The principal duty-free store is Heinemann Duty Free; here you can buy perfumes, cosmetics, beverages, candies and other items that are imported. Speciality stores are also available to buy Hungarian souvenirs and food gifts.

The restaurant and food services industry is a tremendous industry. The restaurant and dining industry is a huge industry.

There are a number of restaurants and cafés to choose from at SkyCourt, serving a great deal of Hungarian cuisine, international cuisine, fast food, and coffee shops. Check the route of exit before going out of the gate for too long.

Lounges

BUD has various lounge areas that include a SkyCourt Lounge and the best dollar lounges. Access is through air, travel class, membership, by airline or by paying entry.

Ground Transportation

The Airport Express service (100E bus) is a service from the airport to the city centre. The 200E bus is a bus service which transports passengers between airports and the public bus network. There are also taxis and private car hire available, and Car Rental is available. There are no direct flights to the airport in T2.

Traveler Essentials

Wi-Fi internet, ATM and money exchange, charging stations, bag services and accessibility services. If a person needs mobility support services, they should plan to obtain this service, if at all possible.

Quick Facts

  • Airport Code: BUD
  • Official Name: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
  • Location: Budapest, Hungary
  • Passenger Terminal: Terminal 2
  • Main Areas: Terminal 2A, Terminal 2B and SkyCourt
  • Wi-Fi: Available in passenger areas
  • Main Shopping: Heinemann Duty Free and Hungarian souvenir stores
  • Ground Transport: 100E and 200E buses, taxis and private transfers
  • Central Passenger Area: SkyCourt

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