Located in central Europe, Hungary is among the several tourist attractions in this continent for its iconic architecture. There are several airports in Hungary that serve as a pit stop on a Europe tour.

This country has a welcoming native culture and it is comparatively less expensive than the rest of Europe. We have curated a list of all the several airports in this country for you to plan your trip accordingly. Keep reading to learn more!

Planning an abroad trip can be an overwhelming task; chalking out tour itineraries, and booking hotels – all these have to be in sync for a successful trip. To simplify your task, here is a list of airports in Hungary so that you can get the most out of the country in the shortest time.

Note: The services and other factors keep changing frequently. So, please verify all information before planning your trip.

1. Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), Budapest

This international airport in Hungary is named after Liszt Ferenc, the famous Hungarian composer. Established in 1940, it serves as the hub for four commercial airlines – LOT Polish Airlines, Raynair, Smartwings Hungary and Wizz Air.

It is only 24 km from the city centre, which increases its connectivity. In future, there are plans of developing a third terminal for this airport along with new cargo facilities.

• Address: Budapest, 1185 Hungary
• ICAO Code: LHBP
• IATA Code: BUD
• Category: International Airport
• Terminals:
  • Terminal 2A (including gates A)
  • Terminal 2B (including gates B, C, D)

Services & Amenities Available:

• Retail Stores
• Restaurants
• Fast Food Joints
• Duty-Free Shop
• Currency Exchange
• Luggage Locker
• Lost and Found
• Smoking Zone
• Chapel
• Visitor Terrace

2. Debrecen International Airport (DEB), Debrecen

It is the second largest among all the airports in Hungary, also the second-busiest. Apart from being a leading hub for commercial aircraft, Debrecen also houses a cadet pilot school on the airport premises. From this airport, one can find connecting flights to Germany, England, Bulgaria and Greece etc., along with some seasonal charter flights.

Inaugurated in 1930, this airport has gained popularity for its convenient location between Romania and Ukraine. The distance from Debrecen Airport to Debrecen is 6 kms.

• Address:  Debrecen, Repülőtéri út 12, 4030 Hungary
• ICAO Code:  LHDC
• IATA Code: DEB
• Category: International Airport
• Terminals: This airport consists of a single terminal for passengers.

Services & Amenities Available:

• Duty-Free Store
• Gift Shop
• Tobacco Shop
• Smoking Lounge
• Children’s Entertainment Area

3. Hévíz-Balaton Airport (SOB), Sármellék

Originally started as a military airport in 1940, Hévíz-Balaton presently hosts charter flights to different parts of Hungary as well as Europe. Aside from serving charter flights it now serves as an emergency landing port for commercial aircraft when weather conditions are not favourable in other airports of Hungary. The distance between Hévíz and Hévíz-Balaton Airport is 7 miles.

• Address: Sármellék, Repülőtér 1, 8391 Hungary
• ICAO Code: LHSM
• IATA Code: SOB
• Category: International Airport
• Terminals: This is a single terminal airport.

Services & Amenities Available:

• Lost and damaged luggage assistance
• Passport control

4. Győr-Pér International Airport (QGY), Győr

This international airport is located in Györ City. It was founded as a commercial airport in 1994. Private Wings Airlines operate charter flights from this region to Germany. Inhabiting the northwestern corner of Hungary, this airport is located near the Slovakia border. It is only 15 km from Győr city centre, and handles airlines like Private Wings.

• Address:  Pér, Reptéri u. 1, 9099 Hungary
• ICAO Code: LHPR
• IATA Code: QGY
• Category: International Airport
• Terminals: There is a single passenger terminal in this airport. 

Services & Amenities Available:

• Fuel service
• De-icing
• Catering

5. Pécs-Pogány International Airport (PEV), Baranya County

This commercial airport is located among the scenic vistas of the Pécs province of Hungary. Presently no scheduled commercial flights are starting or arriving at this airport. Nevertheless, the 1500-metre asphalt runway is well-equipped to handle most commercial aircraft. It is only about 9.2 km from the city centre.

• Address: 7666 Pogány, Repülőtér, 7666 Hungary
• ICAO Code: LHPP
• IATA Code: PEV
• Category: International Airport
• Terminals: This airport consists of a single passenger terminal.

Services & Amenities Available:

• Customs
• Medical assistance
• Logistical assistance

Apart from the above-mentioned airports in Hungary, there are several other public and military airports located in this country. Here is brief information for the other important airports you can find in Hungary:

6. Budaörs Airport

This airport is located in the 11th district of Budapest and used to be the only international airport in this country. It was established in 1937. After operations began at the Ferenc Liszt International Airport, this airport lost its importance as the primary hub of commercial aviation. Presently it is used for pilot training and it also houses a few vintage aircraft from the previous century.

7. Fertőszentmiklós Airport

Fertőszentmiklós Airfield, also known as Meidi Airport, is located in the north-western countryside of Hungary. It has a single operational 985-metre-long highway. Since there are no regular commercial flights available from this airfield, there are no customs or security services available.

8. Nyíregyháza Airport

This airport is located in the Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county and it is equipped with two 1000 metres long runways. Previously it used to be a domestic airport serving commercial flights to different parts of Hungary.  Presently, this site is used to train pilots.

9. Siófok-Kiliti Airport

It is a recreational airport located in the eastern part of Hungary. It is known for being one of the most scenic airports in Hungary. It is closely accessible from the city centre of Siófok and is a favourable place for leisure flying.

10. Szeged Airport

This airport is located in Csongrád County in the southern part of Hungary. It has 3 functional runways, while the primary runway is 1185 metres long and is made of asphalt; the rest of the two are grass runways and can accommodate charter flights.