Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

Airport Information

  • IATA Code: BUD
  • ICAO Code: LHBP
  • Operator: Budapest Airport Ltd.
  • Location: Hungary
  • Website: https://www.bud.hu/en

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

Budapest Airport is one of the most important strategic facilities in Hungary and a stable player of the Hungarian economy. It is also one of the largest and most attractive employers in Hungary. We operate responsibly, safely, sustainably, as a good neighbor. As a large employer, we not only employ the approximately 1200 employees of the BUD group, but we are also responsible for the 50 000 staff of another 220 service providers and partners. Budapest Airport thus directly contributes to the livelihood of 1200 families and another 50 000 households indirectly.

We do everything we can to ensure that one of the most important airports in Central and Eastern Europe should remain one of the fastest developing and best-ranked airports in the region. Demonstrating this ambition, Budapest Airport has an excellent track record in service quality, which has been recognized with the Skytrax award of “best airport in the region” seven times in a row – the first time in the history of the awards that an Eastern European airport kept its top position for seven consecutive years. In 2019, the airlines also named BUD’s marketing team the best in the world, from hundreds of airports.

Our objectives remain unchanged: sustainability, a high-quality passenger experience and continuous development.

Airport News

Budapest Airport strengthens Copenhagen connection

Budapest Airport, operated by VINCI Airports, has announced a significant enhancement to its Scandinavian flight offerings with the return of SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) to its roster for Summer 2025. Starting 3 April 2025, SAS will …

Budapest Airport sets new heights with route from Shenzhen with Hainan Airlines

Budapest Airport, operated by VINCI Airports, has welcomed the launch of a dynamic new route from Shenzhen, marking an expansion in connectivity and reinforcing its position the leading airport in the CEE region. As a …

Budapest Airport closes record first half year

Breaking the all-time record for June, more than 1.5 million passengers used Ferenc Liszt International Airport in the sixth month of the year. This brings the total traffic for the first half of the year …

Budapest Airport announces four new year-round routes with Wizz Air

Budapest Airport, operated by VINCI Airports, has confirmed that Wizz Air will introduce four new year-round routes starting this winter, all to be operated by the state-of-the-art Airbus A321NEO aircraft. These services, which see two …

New flights to Guangzhou and Xian – seven routes available between China and Budapest Airport from August

Budapest Airport welcomed two new Chinese flights in the last week of June, with the launch of direct Guangzhou-Budapest and Xi’an-Budapest flights. Together with the Budapest-Shenzhen route, which will join the new additions in August, …

VINCI acquires a 20% shareholding in the Budapest airport concession company and becomes the platform operator

Agreement signed by VINCI Airports to acquire a 20% shareholding in the Budapest airport concession company, making it the airport operator. A concession with a residual term of more than 55 years expiring in 2080. …

Budapest Airport unveils new Wizz Air destinations for the height of summer

Budapest Airport has announced the launch of several new Wizz Air flights starting this month with a further two in July, expanding its connectivity to key European cities and beyond. The additional new links will …

Airport developments exceed 130 billion HUF, major construction works continue

Budapest Airport launched a major development program in spring 2019, and over the past 5 years, the value of airport developments has exceeded 130 billion HUF. This spring, a new series of investments worth 17 …

Top honours for Budapest Airport at Routes Europe Awards

Budapest Airport secured major accolades last night at the Routes Europe 2024 Awards in Aarhus, clinching the prestigious Overall Winner title along with triumphing in the 5-20 Million Passengers category. The Hungarian gateway’s achievements and dedication …

Budapest Airport sees Xi’an return to route map

Budapest Airport has confirmed the addition of its sixth Chinese destination on its route map as Shanghai Airlines, in partnership with China Eastern Airlines, will be expanding its network with the recommencement of a Xi’an …

BUD scores 4+ on a scale of 5: Budapest Airport becomes the first in the region to achieve global carbon management certification

Budapest Airport has stepped up another level in environmentally conscious operation: it has achieved level 4+ “Transition” in Airports Council International’s (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation program. Less than ten percent of the more than 550 …

Budapest Airport welcomes China Southern Airlines and new route to Guangzhou, with a myriad of onward destinations

Budapest Airport has confirmed a new partnership with China Southern Airlines, marking the introduction of an additional airline to its carrier roll call and a new destination to its ever-expanding network. Commencing on 27 June, …

Budapest Airport to welcome easyJet’s relaunched Lyon link as it sees increasing tourism demand from France

easyJet is to restart its popular route between Budapest Airport (BUD) and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). The year-round service will be operated twice-weekly, starting on 21 August 2024. easyJet previously operated the BUD-LYS route pre-pandemic …

Budapest Airport’s summer expansion, with new flights and record route development milestones

Welcoming over one million passengers each month this year, Budapest Airport has witnessed its busiest January and February ever and, expecting a similar trend in March, is recording an 18% year-on-year growth in passenger traffic. …

Budapest Airport’s ‘BUD Symphony’ Gala – elevating excellence and celebrating success

Budapest Airport proudly hosted its Annual Award Gala last week, a spectacular event that celebrated achievements and highlighted successes, in a unique and engaging manner for all who attended. The concept of the evening, aptly …

Budapest Airport and Ryanair elevate partnership with fleet expansion and route additions

Budapest Airport confirms significant expansion in collaboration with Ryanair, as the airline’s CEO Michael O’Leary officially announced new routes, increased frequencies, and two new based aircraft during the press conference. Solidifying the prosperous commercial partnership, …

Budapest Airport enhances its Cargo City capacities – handover of Handling Building expansion

Budapest Airport witnessed the accomplishment of another significant milestone in cargo development in December, notably the finalisation of an additional 10,000m² handling warehouse extension, complete with offices and operational infrastructure. These additions, set to augment …

Budapest Airport welcomes significant frequency increase on key Chinese routes

Budapest Airport is delighted to announce a substantial increase in flight frequencies on key Chinese routes, reflecting a positive resurgence in the Chinese market. Shanghai Airlines, in partnership with China Eastern Airlines, is set to elevate …

Budapest Airport’s cargo success story

As Budapest Airport approaches the end of another year of progression, the strength of its cargo development is once again resounding. Having seen 112% growth in volume from 2015 to last year, 2023 continues to …

How does Budapest Airport contribute to the Hungarian economy?

International Civil Aviation Day, is a significant date for aviation enthusiasts every year, but in 2023 - besides this world day - we are also celebrating the centenary of Hungarian civil aviation. The role of …

Budapest Airport’s industrial fire service established in October

A new activity has been added to the responsibilities of the operator of Ferenc Liszt International Airport from 1 October; Budapest Airport has established its own industrial fire service, with almost 100 firefighters on its …

Budapest Airport set for a busy winter season

Recording close to 11 million passengers passing through Budapest Airport during the first three quarters of 2023 – 90% recovery when compared to 2019 – Hungary’s gateway will see a continuation of healthy growth into …

Third phase of the noise protection program to start in November

As of 2 November, the noise protection program of the For the Neighbors of Budapest Airport Foundation, launched in 2022, will continue with the third phase, under which residents of certain areas of Districts X, …

Budapest Airport welcomes Wizz Air’s Cairo connection

Having surpassed the 11 million passengers mark this month and consistently delivering months of double-digit passenger traffic growth, Budapest Airport now offers its customers even more choice of services as the Hungarian gateway welcomes its …

Budapest Airport adds second hotel to its portfolio

Budapest Airport has announced the addition of a new hotel, TRIBE, with a direct connection to the terminal, is to open in 2025. Following the success of the gateway’s first airport hotel, the ibis Styles …

Budapest Airport’s Copenhagen connections flourish

Having recorded a robust 22% increase in passenger numbers by end-August, Budapest Airport continues to further expand its route network and welcomed the gateway’s third connection to Copenhagen over the weekend. Launched by Wizz Air, …

BUD Cargo City apron extension complete

Just ten months after the commencement of works, the extension of the BUD Cargo City’s apron has been completed and was handed over yesterday at Budapest Airport, in a special ceremony to mark the occasion. Having …

Kam Jandu is the new CEO of Budapest Airport from May

Kam Jandu will take over as the CEO of Budapest Airport Zrt. on 1 May from the current CEO, Chris Dinsdale, who is leaving for Canada. Kam Jandu joined the company in 2009, and over …

Contact

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
1185 Budapest
Hungary
  • +36 1 296 7000

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