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BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (IATA: BUD, ICAO:LHBP) is located in the the city of Budapest, Hungary. It is the primary international airport serving Budapest and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+3612967000

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IATA Code

BUD

ICAO Code

LHBP

Name

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Hungary (HU)

City

Budapest

Latitude

47.4369011

Longitude

19.2556000

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+3612967000

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Airport Overview

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), identified by ICAO code LHBP, is the principal international gateway serving Budapest, Hungary. Located approximately 16 kilometres southeast of the city centre, it functions as an international passenger and cargo gateway with strong European connectivity and onward options through major regional hubs. For air freight, its location supports distribution across Hungary and nearby Central and Eastern European markets. Our service team treats this airport as a scheduled-airline and belly-cargo gateway rather than assuming dedicated freighter capacity on every routing. Final uplift, handling acceptance, customs arrangements and delivery timing must be confirmed against the selected airline, commodity and operating date.

Official airport name	Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
IATA / ICAO	BUD / LHBP
City and country	Budapest, Hungary
Coordinates	47.4369011, 19.2556000
Time zone	UTC+01:00; seasonal daylight-saving adjustments may apply

Key Highlights

Central European gateway: Budapest offers practical access to Hungarian production centres and regional road-feeder markets, subject to border and trucking conditions.
Mixed cargo profile: Export movements commonly require coordination between scheduled passenger-network capacity, airline cargo handling and regional connections.
Short-haul connectivity advantage: European routings can support frequent connection planning, although capacity and cut-off times vary by airline and season.
Customs-sensitive environment: Import, export and transit declarations must be aligned with the shipment’s EU customs status and the responsible declarant.
Operational variability: Acceptance windows, warehouse procedures, screening requirements and delivery release conditions should be reconfirmed before cargo dispatch.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Cargo acceptance

Our service team can coordinate airline booking, terminal handover and shipment acceptance for general cargo, subject to the carrier’s operating schedule, commodity restrictions and confirmed warehouse capacity.

Screening and security

Air cargo normally requires an approved security process before loading. Packaging, known-consignor or regulated-agent status, screening method and airline acceptance must be checked case by case.

Temperature-sensitive cargo

Pharmaceuticals, biologics, food and other sensitive shipments require advance confirmation of cool-chain handover, storage availability, packaging qualification and maximum exposure limits.

Dangerous goods

Dangerous goods acceptance depends on the airline, applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, package construction, labels, documentation and any route-specific restrictions. Pre-approval is essential.

Customs and controlled cargo

Customs declarations, transit procedures, bonded handling and inspection arrangements are coordinated according to the shipment’s customs status. Availability and responsible-party requirements must be confirmed before arrival.

Delivery interface

Road collection may involve terminal release procedures, driver identification, booking requirements and document matching. Our team should receive consignee, broker and delivery details before uplift.

Routes & Transit Times

European traffic: Shipments may move directly where suitable scheduled capacity exists, or through another European gateway when the required destination, commodity or service level is not available locally.
Long-haul traffic: Asia, the Middle East, North America and other intercontinental movements are commonly planned through an airline hub or a combination of air and road feeder services; the actual routing depends on booking confirmation.
Carrier selection: Our service team compares available airline capacity, connection risk, handling capability and final delivery requirements rather than relying only on the shortest flight path.
Transit planning: Published transit estimates exclude potential waiting for export screening, customs intervention, airline roll-over, transfer handling, weekends, public holidays and last-mile delivery appointments.

No fixed transit time or flight frequency should be assumed from the airport location alone. We confirm the operating airline, connection point, cargo cut-off and delivery plan before accepting the booking.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Budapest and the wider Hungarian industrial and commercial network, with possible road distribution to neighbouring Central European markets subject to border, vehicle and delivery conditions.
Manufacturing supply chains: Automotive components, electrical and electronic equipment, machinery parts and time-sensitive production materials may require reliable uplift and coordinated delivery appointments.
Consumer and retail cargo: Apparel, accessories, e-commerce parcels and general commercial goods benefit from accurate piece counts, compliant security screening and clear consignee data.
Healthcare and perishables: Medicines, laboratory materials, food and other temperature-sensitive cargo require validated packaging, temperature instructions and pre-arranged handling confirmation.
Export readiness: Commercial invoices, customs data, export-control screening and accurate commodity descriptions are important for preventing declaration delays.

Operations & Compliance

Confirm cut-offs in writing: Airline booking cut-off, cargo delivery cut-off, documentation cut-off and screening timing are separate controls. Our team confirms each one against the selected flight.
Prepare complete documents: The air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, export or transit data, permits and certificates must match the physical shipment. Inconsistent weights, pieces or descriptions can trigger rework or inspection.
Control special cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, perishables, pharmaceuticals and oversized cargo require early commodity review and carrier acceptance. Do not deliver such shipments before written confirmation.
Plan customs and collection: Importer, exporter, broker, declarant and delivery-party responsibilities should be agreed before arrival. Customs inspection, release timing, storage exposure and truck appointment rules remain dependent on the authorities and handling agent.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, HS classification, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, battery status, temperature range and final delivery address before requesting a firm routing.
For export cargo, provide invoice and packing-list data early so customs, screening and airline documentation can be checked before the physical handover.
Use robust, stackable packaging with clearly visible handling marks. For palletized freight, confirm maximum dimensions, contour limitations and airline acceptance before build-up.
For urgent or capacity-constrained cargo, ask us to compare a direct European option, a hub connection and an air-plus-road alternative. The best option depends on cargo priority, customs status and delivery geography.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport handle general export cargo?: General cargo can normally be considered when an airline booking and terminal acceptance are available. Our service team verifies the carrier’s commodity rules, security process, documentation cut-off and physical delivery instructions before dispatch.
Should cargo be delivered to the airport before the flight is confirmed?: No. Delivery should follow the confirmed airline, handling location, cargo cut-off and booking reference. Early delivery without these details can create storage, rebooking or acceptance risks.
How are dangerous goods arranged for this airport?: We first review the UN number, proper shipping name, packing instruction, quantity, battery details where applicable, declaration and package marks. Acceptance remains subject to the selected airline and current route restrictions.
What information is needed for pharmaceutical or temperature-sensitive cargo?: Provide the product range, temperature limits, packaging method, data-logger requirement, handling priority and planned delivery time. Cool-chain capability and handover points must be confirmed before booking.
Can cargo arriving at Budapest be delivered to another Central European country?: It may be possible through an arranged road feeder or dedicated truck, depending on customs status, destination requirements, border conditions, cargo dimensions and delivery appointment availability. Our team confirms the complete air-road plan rather than quoting an airport-only transit time.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, codes, city, country, coordinates and time-zone information in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Operational statements are presented as conditional freight-planning guidance and must be validated against the selected airline, handling agent, customs authority and shipment particulars at the time of booking.

Airport operator and airport-specific operational information: bud.hu
Hungarian customs and tax administration information: nav.gov.hu
European Union customs and aviation regulatory information: ec.europa.eu
International air transport standards and industry references: iata.org
International aviation standards and airport-code reference context: icao.int

Schedules, cargo acceptance, warehouse access, customs procedures, service availability and transit times can change. Our service team verifies the current operating conditions before issuing a final quotation or shipment instruction.