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DEB Debrecen International Airport
Debrecen International Airport (IATA: DEB, ICAO:LHDC) is located in the the city of Debrecen, Hungary.

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IATA Code

DEB

ICAO Code

LHDC

Name

Debrecen International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Hungary (HU)

City

Debrecen

Latitude

47.4888992

Longitude

21.6152992

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

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Debrecen International Airport (DEB)

Regional international gateway Debrecen, Hungary ICAO: LHDC

Debrecen International Airport is a regional international airport serving Debrecen and eastern Hungary. Its location at 47.4888992, 21.6152992 places it within reach of the Hungarian–Romanian border region and the wider Central and Eastern European manufacturing belt. For air freight, the airport is best assessed as a regional uplift point rather than an automatically available cargo hub: capacity, handling windows, customs arrangements and onward connections depend on the operating flight, appointed ground handler and shipment profile. Our service team can compare direct uplift with trucking to a larger European gateway when the required commodity, frequency or connection pattern cannot be secured locally.

Airport name	Debrecen International Airport
IATA / ICAO	DEB / LHDC
Country / city	Hungary / Debrecen
Coordinates	47.4888992, 21.6152992
Time zone	UTC+01:00; seasonal local-time changes should be checked before booking
Address	Debrecen, Hungary

Key Highlights

Regional positioning: Suitable for shipments originating in or destined for eastern Hungary when an appropriate operating flight and handling plan are confirmed.
Capacity is flight-dependent: Available uplift, aircraft type, cargo acceptance and cut-off times may vary by season and by operating carrier.
Gateway selection matters: For dense schedules, intercontinental connections or specialist cargo, our team may recommend an alternative European gateway with planned road feeder transport.
Border-region relevance: Debrecen can support logistics planning for eastern Hungary and nearby cross-border commercial areas, subject to final-mile trucking and customs arrangements.
Advance confirmation required: Dangerous goods, temperature-sensitive cargo, live animals, oversized pieces and high-value shipments require commodity-specific acceptance checks.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility availability at Debrecen International Airport should be confirmed for the specific flight and handling chain. Our service team does not assume that passenger-terminal facilities provide dedicated cargo capabilities.

General cargo handling

Booking, acceptance, weighing, screening, build-up and release are arranged through the appointed ground-handling chain. Piece dimensions, gross weight and packaging details should be supplied before rate confirmation.

Customs and controlled cargo

Export, import or transit clearance must be coordinated under applicable Hungarian and European Union customs procedures. The exact location of presentation, inspection and document processing should be confirmed before delivery.

Temperature-sensitive shipments

Pharmaceuticals, perishables and other temperature-sensitive cargo require a confirmed acceptance window, handling route, packaging specification and contingency plan. Do not assume permanent cold-chain storage.

Dangerous goods

Acceptance depends on the commodity classification, packing instruction, operator approval, marks, labels and shipper’s declaration where required. Pre-advice is essential before cargo is trucked to the airport.

Special cargo

Live animals, valuable cargo, human remains, oversized pieces and wet cargo require separate feasibility checks. Handling equipment, security arrangements and acceptance conditions must be confirmed in writing.

Road feeder coordination

Where local uplift is unsuitable, our team can evaluate road transport to another European gateway. The plan must align with export customs status, security requirements, transfer responsibility and the receiving gateway’s cut-off.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional and European movements: Shipments may be considered for available scheduled or charter uplift from Debrecen International Airport, with the exact route dependent on the booking date, operating carrier and cargo acceptance.
Intercontinental cargo: When no suitable direct uplift is available, cargo normally requires a connection or a road feeder movement to a larger European air cargo gateway. Our team will select the routing according to capacity, transfer risk and customs status.
Transit planning: A firm transit commitment cannot be made from the airport code alone. Aircraft schedules, handling cut-offs, weekends, public holidays, security screening, customs inspection and onward connection availability can all alter the transport plan.
Practical quotation basis: We confirm the complete door-to-door plan only after checking ready time, commodity, dimensions, weight, Incoterms, customs status and the required delivery location.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Debrecen and eastern Hungary, with potential relevance to nearby cross-border supply chains in Romania and other surrounding Central European markets.
Industrial and commercial shipments: Time-critical components, machinery parts, electronics, automotive-related items and general manufacturing cargo may be suitable when dimensions and flight capacity match.
Consumer and retail cargo: Apparel, e-commerce consignments, samples and replacement parts can be routed through the airport or an alternative gateway depending on consolidation requirements.
Perishables and healthcare: Fresh products and healthcare materials require prior confirmation of temperature control, acceptance timing, packaging, security and any applicable import or export controls.
Road distribution: Final delivery planning should account for truck availability, border procedures, delivery appointments and the consignee’s receiving hours rather than relying only on airport proximity.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and acceptance: Obtain the actual cargo acceptance and document cut-offs from the confirmed handler or carrier. Delivering cargo based on a generic airport closing time can cause roll-over or refusal.
Dangerous goods: Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, net quantity, package details and shipper’s declaration where applicable. The carrier must approve the shipment before trucking.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, export declaration data, permits and origin or preference documents should be consistent. Customs may request additional evidence or physical inspection.
Security and collection: Screening status, shipper security status, consignee identification and release instructions must be coordinated. The receiving party should verify collection hours, access rules and required delivery references.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the cargo-ready date, exact pieces, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, Incoterms and customs status before requesting an airport-specific quotation.
Ask for written confirmation of the operating carrier, cargo acceptance, screening route, cut-off, special handling capability and any transfer point before dispatching cargo to the airport.
Use packaging that withstands aircraft and road handling; protect irregular, fragile or moisture-sensitive pieces and ensure package marks match the transport documents.
For urgent or high-value shipments, request a parallel quotation via a larger European gateway so that a viable alternative is available if local uplift, capacity or connection timing changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Debrecen International Airport handle international air freight?

International cargo may be possible when an operating flight, approved handling chain and compliant customs process are available. Our service team verifies acceptance for the specific date and commodity rather than assuming capacity from the airport’s international designation.

Can I send dangerous goods through Debrecen International Airport?

Potentially, but acceptance is carrier- and shipment-specific. Send the safety data, UN information, packing details and required declaration to our team before delivery; the confirmed operator and handler must approve the booking.

Is a direct air waybill route always available?

No. A suitable direct uplift may not operate on every date or may not accept the required cargo. We can compare a connection or road feeder movement to another European gateway.

How early should cargo be delivered?

There is no universal airport-wide cut-off for every shipment. The confirmed carrier and handler determine the cargo and document deadlines, which may differ for general, dangerous, temperature-sensitive or oversized cargo.

Can the airport be used for pharmaceutical or perishable cargo?

It may be feasible after confirming cold-chain storage, acceptance timing, packaging, security and onward delivery arrangements. Our team will not promise temperature-controlled handling without written operational confirmation.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, address and time-zone information in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Operational details such as flight availability, handling acceptance, cut-offs, customs presentation points and special-cargo capability are variable and must be verified for each shipment.

Airport operator and local operational reference: debrecenairport.com
International airport and cargo terminology reference: iata.org
International aviation standards and location-code reference: icao.int
Hungarian customs authority reference: nav.gov.hu
European Union customs and regulatory context: taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu

The listed domains are provided for source verification. They do not replace shipment-specific confirmation from the operating carrier, appointed ground handler, customs authority or our service team.