With its long history as the joint capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Budapest is often referred to as the Little Paris of Central Europe, and features buildings and monuments dating back to Roman and Turkish occupation. The city's culture and identity has been created over the past 1,000 years and owes much to its links with Vienna. The city of Budapest is actually two towns separated by the beautiful River Danube, Buda is home to the castle and Old Town, while Pest is where the thriving commercial side of the city and the Parliament building are located. There are regular, daily flights into Budapest airport from international destinations and all the major European cities.

Which is the main airport in Budapest?

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is the only airport serving the city of Budapest, and often referred to as BUD. It is a modern airport, which has been substantially upgraded in the years 2007 to 2015. Passengers will find it's an easy matter to navigate the airport, making onward travel speedy and efficient.

Which airlines offer flights to Budapest?

A variety of airlines provide scheduled flights into BUD, including Air Baltic, Air Canada Rouge, Air China, EasyJet, Emirates, Jet2, and Ryanair. This gives travellers more opportunity to source the affordable flights they seek at any time of year, and means Budapest has become a popular city break destination for tourists from all around the world.

Why travel by plane to Budapest?

Travelling by plane to Budapest is a relaxing and speedy option, and UK travellers will find Budapest flights direct from many of the regional airports. Tickets can be very cheap, often more affordable than UK train travel, so exploring this romantic, historic destination can be ideal for weekend trips or short breaks.

Before you travel to Budapest by plane - good to know!

Touring all the popular Budapest attractions is a wonderful way to learn more about Hungary and its history, but some of the more secret, hidden locations can really open up understanding of the culture and people in the city. Some hidden and less popular tourist attractions well worth visiting include the Zugliget Chairlift which offers the most spectacular views of the entire city, or exploring all the bargains available at the Varkert Bazaar in Buda Old Town. This historic building has been restored to all its former glory and is located close to the Royal Palace.

Airlines: Lufthansa Cityline, red wings and Germanwings flights to Budapest

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Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a plane and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct flights to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair plane ticket to Budapest includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.

EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

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