Lake Balaton Hungary Travel Guide
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is Hungary’s largest and busiest international airport.
BUD offers connections to numerous destinations with large and low-cost carriers.
Flights to Budapest operate year-round, with top rates in summer and holidays.
Booking well in advance for peak periods often secures better rates.
BUD offers free Wi-Fi, shops, restaurants, car rental desks, currency exchange.
Most direct flights connect Budapest with other European cities.
Travelers from North America, Asia, or other continents prepare for a layover in a major European gateway airport.
These hubs offer numerous connecting flights to Budapest throughout the day.
MÁV-START, the Hungarian State Railways, operates the rail system.
Volánbusz, the National Bus Company, manages the long-distance bus network.
Renting a car offers flexibility for exploring the Balaton region at your own pace.
Main roads and highways, like the M7 motorway leading to Balaton, are generally well-maintained.
No specific exit fees or taxes are imposed as you leave Hungary for tourists.
The price of your airline ticket commonly comprises any relevant charges.
Check-in desks, luggage drop-off, security, passport control, duty-free shops, lounges.
Smaller public transport by train and bus stations offer simple waiting areas and ticket counters.
Hungary is landlocked; sea or river arrivals are not relevant for international entry.
When self-driving, remember Hungary's zero-tolerance policy for alcohol and that headlights must remain on outside urban areas, even during daylight hours.
