Posted by QuickReadAbout.com Staff in Traveling by plane is definitely the fastest way to reach Budapest and perhaps the most comfortable albeit expensive. I f you happen to get to Budapest on a plane the Budapest airport is glad to welcome you and hosts of other visitors coming from the four corners of the globe.
Budapest Airport was inaugurated way back in 1950, which was purposely built for the Maszovlet (Magyar-Szovjet Polgari Legiforgalmi Rszvenytarsasag) the forerunner of the MALEV Hungarian Airlines. During those times, Budapest has a long stretch of runway that measures 2,500 meters and equipped with a huge hangar. The runway was expanded in length reaching to 3,010 meters eleven years there after. Continuous improvement of Budapest airport took place, but it was in 1985 that the major facelift of Budapest airport happened when a new terminal was fully operational. Another terminal was simultaneously built the measures 3, 706 meters.
Today the new Budapest airport that is also popularly known as Budapest Ferihegy International Airport or just Ferihegy is serving flights to and from different destinations such as Europe, Asia, Middle East and the North America. It also caters local flights in Hungary. Ferihegy has tallied a total of more than 8 million passengers both local and foreign.
From the heart of the city of Budapest the city is accessible via almost all modes of land transportations. Taxis can be rented in going to and from the airport. In the near future if the plan pusher through the airport will soon be reached by riding mass transit system like the metro trains. However as of the team other public utility vehicles like the buses and shuttles are all available.
Like what an international airport should be made of, Ferihegy is at par with other international airports al over the world. The airport is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. International ATMs are strategically located for tourists’ accessibility. Foreign exchange counters are also available for those who want to exchange their dollars with euros to facilitate convenient paying of bills and of course to prepare the tip for the taxi driver.
The security facility and system of the airport is truly world class. This is to ensure the tourists’ security and safety. Nonetheless, the presence of undesirable persons like pickpockets and thieves is a commonplace in almost any airport whether domestic or international. In any case the airport management has taken measure.
Today Ferihegy is now owned by one of Europe’s biggest airport operators, the BAA plc which was given the authority to manage the operation of the airport for the next 74 years. Bur rumors has it that the owner is planning to sell the stocks to HOCHTIEF AirPort GmbH, of course pending the approval of the Hungarian Government.
Budapest is one of the world’s busiest airports owing in part to the beautiful and historical places of the city that makes it as one of the most chosen tourist destination. For as long as tourists are attracted to Budapest, Ferihegy will be busy all year round.