Travel guide: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Hungary (BUD)

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Travel essentials for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Hungary — what to expect on the ground. Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport sits in Hungary (Europe), in a temperate climate band — temperate northern-hemisphere zone with four distinct seasons. Airport IATA code BUD serves the area. Local timezone is Europe/Budapest, which matters for arrivals and check-ins. It sits at 47.43°, 19.26° — useful for weather, daylight, and route planning. Use the live tools below to plan around these facts.

RegionHungary, Europe
Climate bandtemperate northern-hemisphere zone with four distinct seasons
Airport IATA code BUD
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Coordinates47.43, 19.26
Located in the Northern Hemisphere

BUD is the airport code for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, the gateway to Budapest, the capital of Hungary and one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Budapest lies on both banks of the great river Danube, and was formed from two old cities: hilly Buda on the west bank, crowned by its castle, and flat Pest on the east bank, with its grand avenues and the magnificent Hungarian Parliament along the river. The city is famous for its sweeping river views, its historic Chain Bridge, the Fisherman's Bastion above the castle, and above all its thermal baths, fed by hot springs, which are among the finest in Europe. Budapest is a lively capital of cafes and nightlife. Budapest is reached by air through Ferenc Liszt International Airport, a little southeast of the centre, and by rail from across Europe. The climate is temperate continental, with warm summers and cold winters.

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Frequently asked questions

What is BUD airport?
BUD is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, the main airport serving the Hungarian capital, Budapest, and the largest airport in the country. It lies a little to the southeast of the city centre and is the main international gateway to Hungary, with flights from across Europe and beyond.
Where is Budapest?
Budapest is the capital of Hungary, in Central Europe, set on both banks of the river Danube. It was formed from two older cities: Buda, on the hilly west bank, and Pest, on the flat east bank. The two are now joined by bridges across the river into one great city, the largest in Hungary.
What is Budapest known for?
Budapest is famous for its beauty along the Danube, with the Buda Castle, the Fisherman's Bastion and the grand Hungarian Parliament among its landmarks. It is especially known for its thermal baths, fed by natural hot springs and among the finest in Europe, as well as for its cafes, music and nightlife.

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