Getting to Hungary
International
The Hungarian national airline, Malev and British Airways offer
direct flights to Budapest from London Heathrow and Stansted. Prices
vary with the seasons peak times being mid-February, July and August,
plus Easter, Christmas and New Year holidays.
A number of other airlines, such as Air France, Alitalia, or CSA (via
Prague) offer indirect flights, which can be cheaper. There are also
some low cost airlines that service the capital directly from several EU
countries.
Package tour operators also fly to destinations such as Budapest,
Heviz Gyor and Debrecen.
British Airways
0845 773 3377
Hungarian Airlines (Malev)
+36 1 235 3888
www.malev.hu
Malev UK Office:
1st Floor, 22-25A Sackville Street,
LONDON W1S 3DR
Tel: 0870 909 0577
Fax: 020 7734 8116
Local travel
Budapest Transportation
Hungary has a network of high speed inter-city trains that connects
the large towns and cities of the country. Budapest is well connected by
this rail system.
Arriving by Air
Budapest and the surrounding area are served by the Budapest Ferihegy
Airport (BUD).
Getting Around Budapest
With a low volume of traffic, car journeys are relatively short
throughout Budapest. Drivers should be aware that there is a zero
tolerance of blood alcohol level while driving. Public transportation is
both economical and efficient. Trams, trolley buses and subways operate
between 4.30 am and 11.00 p.m. Tickets are available from tobacco shops,
subway stations and street vendors. Tickets must be validated before
use. Prices start from 95 HUF for a single ticket and tourist passes of
one, three or seven days are available. Taxi fares vary and travellers
should ask fare before departure. The city has a comprehensive bus
service and of course taxis are available throughout the city.