Which airport should I fly into for Budapest XVII. kerület?

For long-haul and international flights, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is the main gateway near Budapest XVII. kerület. The closest airport, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Budapest XVII. kerület?

The nearest is about 3 mi (5 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Budapest XVII. kerület?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Budapest XVII. kerület

The closest airports to Budapest XVII. kerület, HU: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Budapest XVII. kerület, HU is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), about 3 mi (5 km) away — roughly 11 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
BUD	Budapest Ferenc Liszt International AirportBudapest, Hungary	3 mi / 5 km	11 min	International
LUE	Lucenec AirportLucenec, Slovakia	63 mi / 102 km	1 hr 54 min	Regional
QGY	Gyor-Per International AirportGyor, Hungary	68 mi / 109 km	2 hr 1 min	International
SLD	Sliac AirportSliac, Slovakia	80 mi / 129 km	1 hr 52 min	Regional
MCQ	Miskolc AirportMiskolc, Hungary	85 mi / 136 km	1 hr 58 min	Regional
QZD	Szeged Glider AirportSzeged, Hungary	94 mi / 151 km	2 hr 11 min	Regional
PZY	Piestany AirportPiestany, Slovakia	103 mi / 166 km	2 hr 24 min	Regional
BTS	M. R. Stefanik AirportBratislava, Slovakia	106 mi / 171 km	2 hr 28 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is the most convenient at about 3 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Budapest XVII. kerület. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with BUD.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near BUD saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Other cities these airports serve

Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Budapest XVII. kerület is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), about 3 mi (5 km) away — roughly 11 min by road.