Airports
 Budapest Ferihegy Airport is the chief gateway to the country serving flights to and from a large number of locations including major European cities and important international destinations. A significant number of the flights into and out of the airport are operated by national carrier, Malev. The airport has three terminals, entitled Terminal 1, Terminal 2A and Terminal 2B. Terminal 1 is the most modern facility and terminals 2A and 2B are separate facilities but connected to one another.
 Services and amenities are good in all three terminals with essentials such as ATMs, bureau de change counters and post offices, provided. A selection of cafés and restaurants are on hand with Terminal 1 offering the largest choice of outlets. Shops are available also with duty-free outlets located beyond passport control in the international departure areas.
For ground transfers to Budapest and beyond, there are both airport and public buses in operation as well as taxis. Passengers looking to travel in style can make use of limousine hire services. The closest hotel to the airport is the Ibis Aero hotel situated seven miles away.
 Debrecen Airport is a relatively small facility serving Hungary’s second largest city of the same name. The airport maintains connections with Antalya in Turkey, Burgas in Bulgaria, Monastir in Tunisia, Corfu, Rhodes, Zakynthos and Heraklion in Greece, Mallorca in Spain, Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt and Dresden and Leipzig in Germany.
Facilities are basic but sufficient for a terminal of its size. There are no public transportation services available for onward travel from the airport and passengers are obliged to make use of taxis or hire cars to reach their hotel.
Public Transport
Hungary does not have any domestic air services since the country is small, the capital is in the centre and no other destination is more than three hours away by road or rail.
 MÁV provides the majority of rail services in the country, although some running in the western region are operated by GYSEV. Budapest is the centre of the rail network with all lines fanning out in a star shape from its three railways stations Keleti Station, Deli Station and Budapest Nyugati Station. Trains from Keleti are mainly international services and those serving the north and northeast of Hungary. Trains from Deli serve Transdanubia and Lake Balaton and trains from Budapest Nyugati serve the Great Plain and the Danube Bend.
 The speediest services are the intercity trains, which are also the most modern, clean and comfortable. Intercity services operate between Budapest and all of Hungary’s major cities. These services are more expensive than regular ones however they are still cheap compared with rail travel in the rest of Europe. Second-class is the default travel category but first class isn’t prohibitively expensive and can be a comfortable way to travel.
 Budapest has its own metro system, which currently consists of three lines (a fourth is under construction and set to be completed by 2010). Services begin operating at 04:30 and the last train of the day departs from the terminus at 23:10. At peak times, trains run every two to three minutes and every 10 to 15 minutes at other times of the day. Details of routes and schedules are available at: http://www.bkv.hu/english/home/index.html
 The country’s bus network is extensive and covers areas that the train services do not reach. With this and the fact that the cost of travel and the duration of journeys is similar, buses provide a solid travel option for visitors wanting to reach almost anywhere in the country. The national bus company, Volanbusz, operates long and short distance services. More details are available at http://www.volanbusz.hu/english/index.php
Driving in Hungary can be a stressful experience on account of the locals’ erratic driving habits and something of a disregard for the use of lanes or the observance of road regulations. There is one rule, however, that is rigorously enforced by the police and that’s the drink-driving law. The country has a zero tolerance approach to drinking under the influence of alcohol and offenders face serious penalties if caught. The road network is fairly well designed and there are direct routes from the capital to all of the country’s major cities.
 Taxis can be hailed in the street for travel to your desired destination, however, it’s worth noting that taxi drivers here are not the most honest of individuals and may attempt to short-change you or convince you that the meter is not operational in order to charge you an inflated fare. In the latter situation, the best advice is to get out and take a different cab.
 Renting a car in Hungary requires you to be at least 21 years of old (depending on car type) and have held your driving licence for more than 1 year. Surcharges are common practice with drivers under 25. Please remember there is zero tolerance on drink driving and an international driving licence is compulsory. They also drive on the right side of the road.
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