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Budapest Ferihegy Airport
Address: Budapest Ferihegy Airport, H 1675, Budapest Pf 53, Hungary Country Code: 36 Telephone: (0)1 296 9696 or (0)1 296 7000 Fax: (0)1 296 6000 E-mail: info@bud.hu Website: www.bud-airport.hu
| Location: The airport is located 24km (15 miles) southeast of Budapest Time Zone: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October) Number of Terminals: 3 Airport News: Terminal 1 is currently undergoing renovations, which are slated for completion by mid-2004. Transfer between Terminals: There is a covered walkway between the terminals.
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Driving Directions: The airport is located on route E60 and is clearly signposted from Budapest. A ring road is planned for the near future for easier access from other cities.
Car Parking: There are short-term car parks situated at both terminals. There is also a long-term car park with security surveillance.
Public Transport: Road: Taxi: Taxis are available from the airport at the taxi stand, but their fares can be unregulated; passengers should make sure that the taxi meter is on or, if there is no meter, negotiate a fare before leaving the airport. Bus: There is an Airport Minibus (tel: (0)1 296 8555) service to any address in Budapest – the Airport Minibus desk in the Arrivals hall sells tickets and takes reservations. A pre-pay local express bus no.93 runs between the underground metro terminus, Köbánya-Kispest, and the airport terminals; passengers may wish to alight at Deák tér where the three underground lines converge.
Information and Help Desks: Help desks are situated on all levels in Terminals 2A and 2B. The tourist information desks are located immediately after customs in both terminals.
Airport Facilities: Money and communications: Banking facilities and a bureau de change are available. Eating and drinking: There are various restaurants and snack bars throughout the airport. Shopping: There are shops, including duty-free. Luggage: A lost property service is available (tel: (0)1 296 5665). Left-luggage is located in the Arrivals area of Terminal 2B, open daily 24 hours (tel: (0)1 296 8802). Other facilities: There is a chapel in Terminal 2B.
Conference and Business Facilities: Business class passengers in Terminal 2B have access to the Cirrus Lounge (tel: (0)1 296 5933), which is located on the transit area on the first floor. Facilities include photocopiers, computers, fax, credit card telephones and free Internet access. In both terminals, there are business centres and VIP lounges with hostess services in various languages, telephone, fax, computers with Internet access, photocopying and an interpreter service. There are two meeting rooms in Terminal 2B; one can accommodate six people, the other between 30-40 people.
Disabled Facilities: There are five disabled toilets within the transit areas and four in other areas. Services are available to help passengers who need assistance boarding or disembarking aircraft and to help passengers with impaired vision. An ambulance service is also available. Passengers should contact their airline in advance for assistance; wheelchairs are available at the airport help desks, on request.
Full Airport Name: Budapest Ferihegy Airport
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