Budapest Airport: Changes due to arrival of Chinese President

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Budapest today, on Wednesday. This will lead to increased controls and traffic restrictions at Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest Airport) until 10 May. Here are the details.

Increased controls at Budapest Airport

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The Airport Police Directorate has ordered an increased control at the Budapest Airport during the stay of the delegation of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Hungary, police.hu reports.

According to the statement, the restrictions are being introduced to ensure the safety of the delegation’s unhindered transport. Those entering the marked area can also expect increased controls and restrictions on access and stay.

From 6 AM on 8 May until 10 PM on 10 May at the latest, vehicle stops and pedestrian traffic will be banned on certain road sections, including the road to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport, roadside land and the surrounding area.

From 3 PM to 10 PM on 8 May and from 1:30 PM to 7 PM on 10 May, the walkways of the departure level of Terminal 2A of Budapest Airport will be closed and visitors will not be allowed to enter the observation deck and the AEROPARK area.

From 8 to 10 May, after Paris and Belgrade, Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Budapest. The aim of the visit is to further strengthen inter-state and economic and trade relations between Hungary and China and to extend cooperation to new areas.

Due to the arrival of the Chinese President, temporary traffic restrictions are expected until 10 May: details HERE.

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