Travel information
Currency
Hungarian Forinnt (HUF), most places and ATMs accept vast majority of credit cards. Cheques usually not accepted. Exchange rates are available at https://www.mnb.hu/en/arfolyam-lekerdezes.
Plug
Hungary operates on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz and has type C plugs (Europlugs).
Flights
Budapest airport (BUD) is very well connected to bigger towns of Europe and it is about 18 km away from the center of Budapest!
Find a plane to Budapest at: https://www.bud.hu/
How to get to/from Budapest Airport (BUD)
Public transport – easiest & cheapest
- Direct shuttle between the airport and downtown (stops: Deák Ferenc tér, Kálvin tér and Astoria).
- Runs 24/7; daytime frequency ~ every 7–10 minutes, night ~ every 20–40 minutes.
- Ticket: special “airport shuttle-bus single ticket” — about 2,500 HUF (or a 1,000 HUF “add-on” if you already have a valid pass).
- Tickets can be bought and validated on board with bank card (via Pay&GO), or via the official BudapestGO app.
200E Bus + M3 Metro Line — budget option
- 200E runs between the airport and Kőbánya-Kispest metro station.
- From there, take M3 metro toward Deák Ferenc tér (central hub).
- Use regular BKK tickets/passes. This route is slightly slower and involves a transfer — mostly suitable for those on a tighter budget or outside 100E’s schedule.
Taxi / Private transfer
For convenience (especially with heavy luggage or odd arrival times), official taxis or private shuttle services are available at the airport. Typical taxi cost is higher than public transport, but offers door-to-door comfort.
Weather
The 10-day weather foreacast for Budapest can be checked here.