European airports: Budapest. Franz Liszt Airport: how to get here

In contrast to such capitals as, for example, London, Berlin or Moscow, which can be accessed through various airports, Budapest has only one airport terminal - an international one, named F. Liszt. Most travelers know it as Ferihegy, as it was called until 2011, when it was renamed in honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the great Hungarian musician and composer. Budapest Ferihegy International Airport is the largest of the five international Hungarian air terminals and serves more than 10 million passengers a year from different countries of Asia, North America and Europe.

A bit of history

The first quarter of the 20th century was marked by the rapid development of aviation, as well as the large-scale construction of various facilities necessary for flights and aircraft maintenance. In the late 20-ies of the last century in many European capitals are designed and built airfields and airports. Budapest - as the capital of Hungary - is no exception. In 1938, a decision was taken to build an air terminal, which could simultaneously be used for the needs of civil, military and sports aviation.

At the end of 1939, according to the results of the architectural competition, the airport project of Hungarian architect Carol David Jr. was recognized as the best. According to his idea, the building of the passenger terminal was supposed to resemble the shape of the nose of a large airplane. To implement this project for construction was allocated a site located on the three administrative units of Budapest: Veshesh - Peshtentlerink - Rakoshed.

The construction of the airport began in 1942, but war and hostilities dictated their conditions: the military bases, which were built simultaneously with civil buildings, were completed by 1943. At the same time, the active exploitation of the airfield for military purposes began.

As a result of hostilities, as well as many other European airports, Budapest was virtually destroyed.

The restoration of the aerodrome for the purposes of civil aviation and the construction of the terminal began only in 1947. The grand opening of the revived airport took place on May 7, 1950. Since that time, there has been an annual increase in the number of flights accepted and sent, as well as the number of passengers carried.

An important stage in the development of the main Hungarian air harbor was in 1985, when a modern second terminal was launched, serving airlines such as Swiss Air, Malev, Lufthansa and Air France.

In 1997, the construction of the 2B terminal began, which was put into operation in December 1998.

Despite a lot of redevelopment, reconstruction and new buildings, Ferihegy Airport is a modern architectural monument.

Where is he located?

Just 24 kilometers from the center of the Hungarian capital is Budapest Airport. The address of the air gate through which passengers from different countries arrive in the main city of Hungary are: Budapest Ferihegy Airport, H 1675, Budapest Pf 53, Hungary.

Device

The Hungarian airport Ferihegy, recognized as the second largest in Eastern and Central Europe, after the Vienna Schwechat, has 4 terminals. The main ones are 1, 2A and 2B, and the more modest fourth serves the general aviation operation. Flights to the Schengen countries are carried out from Terminal 2A; 2B serves flights to the states that are not included in this association. Flights of various loukost-companies are carried out through the first terminal. A special glass partition separates the departure zone into the Schengen countries from the rest. Between the second terminals the distance is small, and this makes it easy to cross it on foot, but the first one is quite far away, that's why special buses run here.

Like all modern airports, Budapest can take on its runways a variety of types of aircraft. Most of the received aircraft are twin-engine Airbus and Boeing, a little less - An-225 and An-124. It should be noted that this air station is a spare aerodrome for flights bound for Vienna or Bratislava.

The services

For passengers who are waiting for their flights to Budapest Ferihegy Airport, all conditions are created: in the harbor area there is a luggage storage room, various restaurants, bars and cafes, a Duty Free zone with many shops, and an active post office. In case of flight delay, you can stay overnight at the airport hotel. Rest in the room can and those travelers who are waiting for a transplant.

How to get to the city?

The question of how to get from the airport in Budapest to the very Hungarian capital, many tourists are puzzled. However, there are no special difficulties, just need to choose the most suitable for finance and time option.

Taxi

The fastest and most expensive way to get to the capital of Hungary. The trip will be short, about 20 minutes, but will cost about 30 euros.

Bus

The most convenient and affordable option, allowing you to get from the airport in Budapest to the city. The main advantage is the possibility to leave the terminal building at any time of the day. From 4 am and 11 pm you can get to the nearest metro station Köbánya-Kispest (Kubánya-Kishpest) by bus number 200E, at night, the route number 900 runs. The cost of such a trip is slightly more than 1 euro.

A train

As in the case with other international airports, it is possible to get to the capital from the object under consideration by train, but it will take a little longer. The price of such a trip is slightly less than one euro.

To Balaton!

A distance of 212 kilometers is shared by the popular balneological Hungarian resort of Heviz on Lake Balaton and Budapest. Heviz Airport has not yet become international, therefore it is possible to get to it from the Hungarian capital by pre-ordering a transfer. You will spend 2.5-3 hours on the way, for which you will need to pay from 35 to 80 euros from one person. Individual transfer will cost a bit more - from 130 euros.

In addition, you can get to Hévíz by bus without making a transfer at Keszthely. From the airport you will have to get to the Budapest bus station Népliget (Nepliget) and get a ticket for 12 euros. Buses run regularly, from 6.30 am and until 7 pm. Approximately 2.5 hours you will be delivered to the very center of the resort.