Good news: Budapest Airport named best airport, passenger numbers climbed

Passenger numbers at Budapest Airport climbed 15.5pc year-on-year to more than 4 million in the first quarter, National Economy Minister Marton Nagy said in a message on social media on Wednesday.

Cargo turnover at Liszt Ferenc jumped 52.6pc to 95,000 tonnes during the period, Nagy said. He noted that Skytrax had named Liszt Ferenc “Best Airport in Eastern Europe” for the twelfth year in a row, while Airports Council International (ACI) had acknowledged it as “Best European Airport” in the 15-25 million passengers category in March.

Skytrax: Budapest Airport named the best airport in the region for the 12th time

Ferenc Liszt International Airport has been awarded the best airport in Eastern Europe by aviation research organization Skytrax for the twelfth consecutive year. Budapest Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, received the recognition, which is based on feedback from passengers, at the Passenger Terminal EXPO.

Ferenc Liszt International Airport has won the Skytrax award for the twelfth time. The World Airport Awards ceremony was held in Madrid on 9 April, during the Passenger Terminal EXPO, where Budapest Airport again received the accolade as the best airport in the region. The award is based on the World Airport Survey questionnaires, which are completed by passengers of more than 100 nationalities, over an 8-month survey period. During the survey, respondents rate their travel experience and airport services, from arrival, through check-in and security screening to departure at the boarding gates.