Budapest airport: tips, directions and useful information that will save you time!

Budapest airport: tips, directions and useful information that will save you time!

What you need to know

2 flights from Istanbul to Budapest: Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines

Arrival from Istanbul: Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport 2. Terminal B

Departure to Istanbul: Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport 2. Terminal A (!)

More flight information: www.bud.hu

Time difference: in Summer -1 hour, in Winter -2 hours

Easiest to book with a mobile app: Bolt (you can see live where the Taxi is and when it will arrive)

Taxi company with the largest fleet: FŐTAXI (http://fotaxi.hu/?lang=en) +36 222 2 222

Best transfer from and to Budapest airport: https://budtransfer.com/

Original transport in the city: Tuk Tuk Budapest sightseeing (06 70 257 3020)

Top choice (taxi)

Best tips & tricks

Before you leave the airport: pick-up a free map at the Info Desk. They are also helpful with answering questions.

Looking for a cheap shop to buy a quick snack or bottle of water? There is a SPAR on the ground floor.

Quickest bus to the city center: AirportBus 100 E (950 HUF). The 200E is slower and has many stops.

When taking a taxi: ask for their fixed price to the city center. You will pay +/- 8045 HUF (26€) for +/- 35 minutes.

Time difference: in Summer -1 hour, in Winter -2 hours

Do NOT exchange money at the airport! Or if you need to, exchange only 10-15 euro for the airport bus, no more. The exchange rate is bad and has a high hidded fixed cost.

Do NOT leave your baggage alone! If not stolen, they will take it away for security reasons.

Watch out for thieves when you have lunch or wait at the airport. It happens, so take care of your belongings!

Do NOT use a “Freelancer” taxi. These are unofficial and expensive. “Taxi” table/label is NOT enough, it has to be a name/brand, like Főtaxi, City Taxi, Bolt etc...

What NOT to do

Private tours in Budapest with a licensed tour guide

Private tours in Budapest with a licensed tour guide

“Choose and combine” Tours
– if you consider making a different, unusual tour
– if you want to surprise your friend, spouse, loved ones
– If this is not your first time in Hungary, and you want to have a different experience

Here are some ideas to help you customize your own private tour…. 

Thematic tours
Ottoman period, II. World War, Communism period etc…
Buddha trip by following the works of the Ottomans
Vineyards of Hungary, Hungarian wines
Rural areas (Szeged, Győr, Hortobágy etc.)
Demolition Pubs of Budapest
Hungarian Gastronomy tour in Budapest
Budapest Coffee Houses
Photography tours
Segway tours
Bicycle city tours
City tour with ‘River Bus’
“Escape rooms” program
Budapest-Trabant car experience
Hungarian cooking course
Night Spa pleasure or Night Spa Disco
Children, student groups, etc. Special activities, excursions (Zoo, Circus…)

Contact: veronika@veronikasamu.com +36 70 425 7855

Shopping and tasting in Vienna, Austria

Shopping and tasting in Vienna, Austria

Description: The Parndorf Outlet is inspired by traditional Austrian architecture. You will enjoy 30-70% discount on your purchases at more than 160 design stores! Austria’s popular outlet is waiting for you with cafes, restaurants, playgrounds and shops! From iconic fashions like Prada, Armani and Gucci, to sports brands like Nike and Adidas, to favorites like Guess, Diesel and Desigual. 

After filling our bags, we continue to Vienna’s city center for a little history and art….
Vienna, once the center of the powerful Habsburg Empire, is the city of Austria’s most impressive and gigantic buildings and palaces. Its streets and buildings are well-maintained, and the people are stylish and elegant. Vienna is an emperor city with its culture, art and top quality venues.

Places to see during our trip: Hundertwasserhaus, Ring Street, Opera House, Hofburg Palace, Parliament, Town Hall, Kärntnerstrasse, Stephansplatz.

Tour duration: full day

Included in the program
Turkish-English-Hungarian guide
Parndorf Outlet, Vienna city tour
Transportation / private vehicle

Contact: veronika@veronikasamu.com +36 70 425 7855

Explore Vienna and Bratislava with a tour guide

Explore Vienna and Bratislava with a tour guide

Description: Discover the capitals of Slovakia and Austria on our day trip!
Bratislava, located on the banks of the Danube River, is the capital of Slovakia. During a nice walk, we will stroll through the city center – mostly small back streets – and then head out to Vienna.

Vienna, once the center of the powerful Habsburg Empire, is the city of Austria’s most impressive and gigantic buildings and palaces. Its streets, buildings are well-maintained, the people are stylish and elegant. Vienna is an emperor city with its culture, art and top quality venues.

Places we’ll see during our trip: Hundertwasserhaus, Ring Street, Opera House, Hofburg Palace, Parliament, Town Hall, Kärntnerstrasse, Stephansplatz.

Included in the program
Turkish-English-Hungarian guide
Bratislava, Vienna city tickets
Transportation / private vehicle

Contact: veronika@veronikasamu.com +36 70 425 7855

Discover lake Balaton in Hungary

Discover lake Balaton in Hungary

Description: Balaton “The Sea of Hungarians” is the largest lake in Central Europe. It is surrounded by hills offering beautiful views on the north side.
The most important and most recommended places of Balaton’s wonderful resorts are Tihany, Balatonfüred and Badacsony. Since this is a region where wines are produced, we will definitely try Hungarian wines and delicious (local) specialities!

Detailed program coming soon…

Note: this trip is ideal when it’s warm weather, from April to September!

Tour duration: full day

Contact: veronika@veronikasamu.com +36 70 425 7855

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