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Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): transportation, facilities and history

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (Hungarian: Budapest Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér) (IATA: BUD, ICAO: LHBP) is the main and largest international airport in Hungary, located east-southeast of Budapest's city center. The airport is named after the famous Hungarian pianist and composer, Ferenc (Franz) Liszt.

International connections primarily cover European destinations, with additional flights to Africa and the Middle East. As of 2023, the airport has significantly recovered from the 2012 passenger decline caused by Malév Hungarian Airlines' bankruptcy. Currently, the airport serves as a base for Ryanair and Wizz Air, with multiple low-cost and full-service carriers operating from its terminals.

History in a nutshell

The construction of the airport dates back to the 1940s, commencing in 1942. After post-war reconstruction and continuous growth, the airport required new infrastructure to accommodate the rapidly growing number of passengers and aircraft. Currently, the airport has two terminals, with only Terminal 2A and 2B receiving passengers.

International connections of the airport primarily span Europe, with additional flights to Africa and the Middle East. In 2012, the airport handled 8.5 million passengers and experienced a significant drop in aircraft movements and cargo handling, primarily due to the collapse of Malév Hungarian Airlines earlier in the year, hence losing a large portion of connecting passengers. It was previously the hub for Malév. After the Hungarian airline's bankruptcy on 3 February 2012, the airport serves as a base for Ryanair and Wizz Air.

As of 2022, Budapest Airport has significantly expanded its international routes, handling over 16 million passengers annually, which is nearly double the 11 million passenger capacity mentioned during the Skycourt opening. With the opening of Skycourt, Terminal 2 became capable of receiving about 11 million passengers a year, which was far more than the former joint capacity of about 7 million.

A short walk away from Terminal 2, there is an open-air aircraft museum. Short and long-term car parks have been constructed close to the terminal buildings.

Airport Infrastructure:

Two operational terminals: Terminal 2A and 2B
Skycourt connecting terminals with 5 levels
Increased annual passenger capacity to approximately 11 million
Modern passenger facilities including: ATMs, Currency exchange, Left luggage, First aid, Duty-free shops, Child care areas, Post office, Tourist information, Chapel

Terminal Amenities:

Restaurants: Costa Café, Burger King, KFC, Hippopotamus, Gundel Bistro
Retail shops: Duty Free, Hungarian wine and food shop, Herend porcelain shop, Frey Wille, Caprice
Open-air aircraft museum nearby
Short and long-term parking facilities