Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Budapest Airport (BUD) to hotels in Buda and Pest, and on to Lake Balaton, Szentendre and Esztergom.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Airport transportation in Budapest takes you from Liszt Ferenc Airport to hotels and apartments on both sides of the Danube, from the Buda Castle district to downtown Pest, and out to Lake Balaton and the Danube Bend towns of Szentendre and Esztergom.
Our Budapest airport transfers start in the arrivals hall of Terminal 2A or 2B, at the signposted meeting point near the exit, depending on the building your flight arrives at. We track your flight, so your driver waits in the right hall at your real landing time.
You get a fixed price per vehicle before you fly, in sizes from sedans for couples and business travelers to vans for families and groups. Every Budapest airport transfer goes door to door, whether you are staying at a hotel in the Castle district, an apartment in downtown Pest or a lakeside hotel on Lake Balaton.
Our Budapest airport shuttle is a private van for your party only: it leaves as soon as you have your bags and goes straight to your address, with no stops for other passengers. There is room for suitcases and strollers, so it suits families and groups, stag and hen parties, and longer trips with luggage to Lake Balaton or the Danube Bend.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), formerly Ferihegy, is on the southeastern edge of Budapest and is the headquarters and main hub of Wizz Air. Passenger flights use Terminal 2, which has two buildings, 2A and 2B, joined by the SkyCourt hall: 2A gates serve Schengen flights and 2B gates serve non-Schengen flights.
From outside the Schengen Area you pass passport control before baggage claim; flights from Schengen countries arrive without passport checks. After your bags and customs, you walk out into the arrivals hall, which has an information desk, ATMs and currency exchange.
Budapest is on Central European Time (UTC+1) and switches to summer time (UTC+2) from late March to late October.
Schengen entry. Hungary is in the Schengen Area. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Check the visa rules for your nationality before you fly.
Hungarian forint. Hungary uses the forint (HUF), not the euro. ATMs and exchange desks are in the arrivals hall.
Two arrival buildings. Terminal 2 has two buildings, 2A and 2B. Give us your flight number so your driver waits in the right arrivals hall.
Offers in the terminal. Turn down anyone offering a ride inside the terminal and look for your pre-booked driver at the meeting point.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At BUD
Meet in arrivals
Pre-booked drivers wait in the arrivals hall of Terminal 2A or 2B, at the signposted meeting point near the exit. Check which building your flight arrives at and share it with your driver.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
BUD Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel BUD
From where you're staying back to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
Round trip
BUD Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Schengen entry rules
Hungary is in the Schengen area, and non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) on arrival.
Official taxis only
Order taxis at the Főtaxi stands outside arrivals and turn down anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.
Hungarian forint
Hungary uses the forint (HUF) rather than the euro, and ATMs and exchange desks are in the arrivals hall.
Central European Time
Budapest is on Central European Time (UTC+1) and switches to summer time (UTC+2) from late March to late October.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
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William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
Your driver waits at the signposted meeting point near the exit of the arrivals hall in Terminal 2A or 2B, depending on the building your flight arrives at. The two buildings are joined by the SkyCourt hall, a short walk apart.
Terminal 2A gates serve flights within the Schengen Area and 2B gates serve non-Schengen flights. Give us your flight number when you book and we will tell your driver which arrivals hall to wait in.
The airport is about 16 km southeast of central Budapest. By road the trip to the center usually takes 25 to 35 minutes, longer at rush hour or after major events.
Yes. Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport was formerly called Budapest Ferihegy International Airport. Travelers also call it Budapest Airport or BUD Airport.
Yes. We drive you door to door to hotels and apartments anywhere in Budapest, from the Castle district in Buda to downtown Pest. Give us the full address when you book.
Yes. Your private transfer goes straight from the airport to your hotel or holiday home on Lake Balaton, with no change in central Budapest and no carrying bags between stations.
Yes. We drive from Budapest Airport to hotels and addresses in Szentendre, Esztergom and the other Danube Bend towns. Give us the full address when you book.
Yes. Give the full address, the apartment number and any gate or intercom instructions when you book, so your driver can find you and load your bags without delay.
No. Turn down anyone who approaches you inside the terminal offering a ride. Your pre-booked driver waits for you at the meeting point in the arrivals hall.
We track the arrival of the flight on your reservation, so your driver adjusts to a delay. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is cancelled, tell customer service so we can move your pickup.
Yes. Book a return from your hotel or apartment, and give us your flight number so your pickup leaves enough time for check-in and security in the right building.
Hungary is in the EU and the Schengen Area, so flights from other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks. On a flight from outside Schengen you pass passport control first. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Check the visa rules for your nationality before you fly.
Budapest is on Central European Time (UTC+1) and switches to summer time (UTC+2) from late March to late October. Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF), not the euro.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that takes travelers between the airport and their hotel or address; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other airport information, see our Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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