Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) — Transit Guide
Transit and entry requirements at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport in Budapest, Hungary
Quick Facts
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) is a Schengen Area airport in Budapest, Hungary. Transiting here may require ETIAS or a transit visa depending on your nationality.
Airport BUD
City Budapest
Country Hungary
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Airport Code BUD
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City Budapest
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Country Hungary
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Transit at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) is located in Budapest, Hungary. As a Schengen Area airport, transiting here may require ETIAS or a Schengen transit visa, depending on your nationality.
If you're connecting between two flights that both stay within the Schengen Area, no additional entry is required. If arriving from outside the Schengen Area, you'll pass through border control.
Transit Requirements at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport by Nationality
- EU/EEA citizens Transit freely with passport or national ID. No visa, ETIAS, or other authorization needed.
- Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, etc.) Can transit without a visa. ETIAS will be required from Q4 2026 (€20) — even for airside transit.
- Visa-required nationals May need a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (ATV) even for airside connections. Check with the embassy of Hungary.
Transit FAQs — Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD)
Do I need a visa to transit through Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport?
It depends on your nationality. EU citizens transit freely. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS from Q4 2026. Some nationalities need a Schengen transit visa even for airside transit.
Is Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport a Schengen airport?
Yes. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport is in Hungary, a Schengen Area member. Arriving from outside the Schengen Area means passing through border control.
Can I leave the airport during a layover?
If you have valid entry authorization (ETIAS, Schengen visa, or EU passport), you can leave the airport and visit Budapest during your layover.
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