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Budapest Airport

  • Country/Region: Flag of Hungary Hungary
  • Telephone: +36 1 296 6634
  • Website: www.bud.hu
  • PAX: 16,173,489
  • IATA: BUD
  • ICAO: LHBP

About The Airport

Budapest Airport (BUD), a key member of the VINCI Airports network and Hungary’s primary international gateway, continues to strengthen its position as a leader in European aviation. In 2025, the airport achieved a historic milestone, welcoming 19.6 million passengers—a record high in its history and an impressive 11.7% year-on-year growth. This performance reinforces its status as the busiest airport in Central and Eastern Europe for total point-to-point passenger traffic.

Powered by robust growth in ultra-low-cost carriers (ULCCs), diversification through new airlines and hybrid carriers, and an extensive network of intercontinental routes spanning North America to East Asia, Budapest Airport now connects travelers to over 160 destinations worldwide.

Renowned for its exceptional passenger experience, Budapest Airport consistently ranks among the top 10 European airports in the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey, maintaining a strong 4.11 satisfaction rating in Q4 2025. For the second time in two years, Ferenc Liszt International Airport was honored with the prestigious ‘Best Airport in Europe’ award (15–25 million passenger category) by Airports Council International.

Further solidifying its reputation, Budapest Airport received the Skytrax ‘Best Airport in the Region’ award for an unparalleled 11th consecutive year—a remarkable achievement that highlights the airport’s commitment to excellence and sets new benchmarks for customer service in Central and Eastern Europe.

By leveraging its strategic growth initiatives and a strong focus on customer satisfaction, Budapest Airport positions itself as a premier hub in Europe and a vital component of VINCI Airports’ global network.

Facts and Figures

  • List of Top 5 Airlines: Wizzair, Ryanair, Lufthansa Group, easyjet, LOT
  • Number of Serving Airlines: 49
  • Number of Direct Destinations: 160+
  • Number of Terminals: 1
  • Number of Runways: 2
  • Length of Main Runway (m): 3707x45 meters
  • Passenger Numbers (mppa): 19.6 million passengers (2025)
  • Ownership: Hungarian State and Vinci Airports
  • Operational Opening Hours: 0-24
  • Total Catchment Population: (within 60mins/within 90mins): 3 million/4.3 million
  • Urban Population: 2 million
  • Aircraft Parking Stands: 38