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Hungary's principal international gateway serving Central Europe.
Opened
1950
Location
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is the main international airport of Hungary, located approximately 16 kilometres southeast of Budapest city centre. Named after the renowned Hungarian composer Franz Liszt, it serves as the primary hub for Wizz Air and handles millions of passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in Central and Eastern Europe.
The airport underwent significant modernisation and expansion in the early 2000s, including the opening of Terminal 2, which consolidated passenger operations into a modern facility. It serves destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America, connecting Hungary to a wide global network.
The Hungarian government repurchased the airport in 2023 after years of private ownership, signalling plans for further investment and development to enhance capacity and passenger experience.
Terminals
The airport currently operates through Terminal 2, divided into sections 2A and 2B, handling all commercial passenger traffic after Terminal 1 was closed in 2012.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible from central Budapest via the 100E express bus service, taxi, and private transfer, with ongoing discussions about a direct rail link.
Airlines here
Wizz Air uses Budapest as its primary hub, while Ryanair, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, and numerous other European and international carriers operate regular services.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Hungarian composer Franz Liszt in 2011.
- ›Terminal 1, a historic art nouveau-style building, was closed to commercial traffic in 2012.
- ›The Hungarian state reacquired the airport in 2023 from a consortium of private investors.
- ›Wizz Air, one of Europe's largest ultra-low-cost carriers, is headquartered in Budapest and hubs here.
- ›The airport handled over 16 million passengers in 2019 before pandemic disruptions.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
