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Getting from Budapest airport to the city center
Fastest options: Airport shuttle bus 100E. Best value: Public bus 200E with metro connection.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
35-45 min | Ft 2,200 (single ticket; HUF 2,200 (~USD 6)) | every 10–20 min (traffic dependent) | direct to city center | |
45-60 min | Ft 450-Ft 530 (transfer ticket; HUF 450–530 (~USD 1.20–1.50)) | every 7–15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
25-45 min | Ft 9,000-Ft 12,000 (fixed zone fare; HUF 9,000–12,000 (~USD 25–33)) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
25-45 min | Ft 7,000-Ft 11,000 (varies by demand; HUF 7,000–11,000 (~USD 19–30)) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking | |
30-50 min | Ft 6,000-Ft 9,000 (shared shuttle; HUF 6,000–9,000 (~USD 16–25)) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | door-to-door shared ride | |
25-40 min | Ft 15,000-Ft 25,000 (pre-booked; HUF 15,000–25,000 (~USD 41–69)) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups and families | |
25-45 min | Ft 10,000-Ft 25,000 (per day; HUF 10,000–25,000 (~USD 27–69)) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and onward travel |
Notes:
- Prices in HUF; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- The 100E bus requires a special airport shuttle ticket, not valid with standard BKK passes.
- The 200E bus connects to Kőbánya-Kispest metro station (M3 line) for onward travel to the center.
- Official airport taxis operate on a fixed zone-based fare system.
- Night bus 900 replaces the 200E service between approximately 23:00 and 04:00.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Budapest
Check-in for a flight from New York to Budapest
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No |
| Wizz Air | WZZ | W6 | No |
| Air France | AFR | AF | No |
| Lufthansa | DLH | LH | No |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | KL | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Budapest
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 3°C | -1°C |
| February | 5°C | 0°C |
| March | 11°C | 3°C |
| April | 17°C | 7°C |
| May | 21°C | 11°C |
| June | 26°C | 16°C |
| July | 29°C | 18°C |
| August | 29°C | 18°C |
| September | 23°C | 14°C |
| October | 16°C | 8°C |
| November | 10°C | 4°C |
| December | 4°C | 0°C |
14 day forecast
Budapest travel tips
Go to a locals’ favourite bathhouse in Budapest
Although Hungary is a member of the European Union, it has its own currency, Hungarian forint. You can get forints in any exchange office, but watch out for the commission, as in some places it can be even more than the amount to be exchanged. It is best to ask first how much you will receive in forints, and then give the money if the rate suits you.
Walk down the main avenue of Budapest resembling the Champs Elysees in Paris
Andrassy ut is the main avenue of Budapest, founded in 1870. It is framed by beautiful 19th-century buildings and resembles the Champs Elysees in Paris. Every year at the end of summer, the colourful Budapest Parade is held here.
Trams in Budapest are the longest in the world and run every minute
Tram service in Budapest is considered to be the busiest in the world. During rush hour, trams run here every minute, and at night, there are two routes, trams 4 and 6, with an interval of 10-15 minutes. In total, there are 36 tram lines in Budapest, and local trams are the longest in the world.
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