Planning a trip to the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix? It gets underway at the Hungaroring in Mogyoród, Budapest from July 28-30. Here’s the information you need to plan a mission to Budapest.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

ICAO: LHBP
IATA: BUD
Latitude/longitude: N 47° 26.4′ E 19° 15.7′
Mag Var: 4°E
Elevation: 495′
Fuel: Jet A-1
Time Zone Info: GMT+1:00 uses DST

Operational Information

Overflight and Landing permits are not required for private aircraft with a standard airworthiness certificate
Non-scheduled flights require overflight and landing permits
Slot approval must be requested in advance

Restrictions:

SMA LEVEL 2 – SCHEDULES FACILITATED
NIGHT FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS
MODE S ON GROUND

Immigration

Non-EU Passengers

A passport and a visa are required
Passports and passport replacing documents issued more than ten years prior to the date of travel will not be accepted
With a Schengen visa, visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay and documents required for their next destination

EU Passengers

A valid passport/country ID is required
No visa is required

Non-EU Crew

A passport and a General Declaration Form are required
Crew must wear uniforms and the duration of stay must be in accordance with the General Declaration

EU Crew

A Passport and a General Declaration Form are required.
Crew must wear uniforms and the duration of stay must be in accordance with the General Declaration.

Note:

Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry
Baggage is cleared at the first airport of entry in Hungary
No airport tax is levied on passengers upon embarkation at the airport

Accommodation

Hotels near the airport:

Hotel Ferihegy (2.2km from airport)
Hargita Panzio (3.5km from airport)
Halasz Airport Panzio (3.6km from airport)
Airport-Hotel Budapest (2.8km from airport)
Sarokhaz Panzio (2.1 from airport)
Budapest Airport Hotel Stacio (3.9km from airport)

Hotels near the Hungaroring:

Vis Vitalis Medical Wellness Hotel
Avia M0 Motel
Libra Hotel
Hotel Matyas
Erzsebet Kiralyne Hotel

Ground Transport

The airport is close to the city, and you can get from there to the city with Fő Taxi.
The taxi rank is located right outside the airport
Airport Minibuses can be requested upon arrival to take you to your accommodation

For more information or assistance getting to the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix, contact here