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Airports / Hungary / BUD
Large airport · BUD
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
Budapest, Hungary · 495 ft elevation. 6 charter operators based here.
4.1/5
Google rating
38,429 ratings
6
Operators based
495
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Budapest, HungaryELEV 495 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
38,429
Google reviews
ratings on Google
6
Based operators
charter operators on the field
495
Field elevation
feet above sea level
13
Nearest alternate
nm to LHTL
Field standing
6 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 91% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tököl Airport (LHTL), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (LHBP / BUD) is a large commercial airport serving Budapest, Hungary. The field lies at an elevation of 495 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Base Airlines, Fleet Air International, and Fly-Coop Legiszolgaltato Ltd base aircraft at BUD, 6 in all. Useful alternates include Tököl Airport (LHTL, 13 nm), Kecskemét Air Base (LHKE, 37 nm), and Szolnok Air Base (LHSN, 44 nm). BUD offers 2 runways, the longest 12,162-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of BUD vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Ferihegyi nemzetközi repülőtér. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from BUD, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport is modern, clean, and very well organized, making the entire travel experience smooth and stress-free.”
marcos contreras5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff were friendly and professional throughout my visit.”
marcos contreras5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LHBP
IATA
BUD
FAA / Local
LHBP
Elevation
495 ft
Coordinates
47.4302° N · 19.2624° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Hungary fields
state range 299–651 ft
At 495 ft, BUD sits higher than 70% of the 10 Hungary fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,162 ft
- 13L/31R12,162 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
- 13R/31L9,875 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,162 ft
BUD's 12,162 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators6
- Fly-Coop Legiszolgaltato LtdBudapest · Part 1354.1(145)25 aircraft · LHBP
- JetStream Aviation HungaryBudapest · Part 13510 aircraft · LHBP
- TrustAir AviationBudapest · Part 1353.7(6)4 aircraft · LHBP
- Base AirlinesBudapest · Part 1353 aircraft · LHBP
- Fleet Air InternationalBudapest · Part 1355.0(7)1 aircraft · LHBP
- Fly4less HelicoptersBudapest · Part 135LHBP
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 13nmLHTLTököl AirportTököl
- 37nmLHKEKecskemét Air BaseKecskemét
- 44nmLHSNSzolnok Air BaseSzolnok
- 54nmHU-0002Kalocsa-Foktő AirfieldKalocsa
- 60nmLHPRGyőr-Pér AirportGyőr
- 73nmSLDSliač AirportSliač
Location
Open the full mapLHBP · Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport · Budapest, Hungary
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BUD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,632 nm | 8h 51m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,790 nm | 9h 13m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,983 nm | 9h 40m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,195 nm | 10h 9m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,266 nm | 10h 19m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,413 nm | 10h 40m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,597 nm | 11h 5m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,643 nm | 11h 12m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BUD?
- Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,162 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BUD?
- Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,162 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BUD?
- Yes. 6 charter operators list Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport as a home base, including Base Airlines, Fleet Air International, Fly-Coop Legiszolgaltato Ltd. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to BUD?
- The closest alternate is Tököl Airport (LHTL), about 13 nm away, followed by Kecskemét Air Base (LHKE) at 37 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BUD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 51m (3,632 nm), New York about 9h 13m (3,790 nm), Washington DC about 9h 40m (3,983 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.