The slowly flowing Danube is the focal point of Budapest, running between the two sides of the city, Buda and Pest. Lining its banks are magnificent structures like the Hungarian National Parliament building, dominating a large stretch with its sharp spires. Buda Castle sits upon the hill on the Buda side of town, many hundreds of years old with its stout walls and battlements now a major tourist drawcard. The Chain Bridge is the main artery connecting these two sibling towns and is filled daily with locals, tourists and street vendors making it a hive of activity over the river. Margaret Island sits quietly downriver, a serene dot of green popular for picnics and summer relaxation, just a short ferry ride away. Hősök Tere (Heroes’ Square) featuring an iconic statue complex and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of the major squares in Budapest. From there you can also hop on the Millennium Underground, which is the second oldest underground railway in the world. A visit to Budapest is not complete without a few hours at a thermal bath where hot, sulphurous water is run into beautifully ornate bathhouses and the day’s worries are soothed away. Popular examples include Rudas, Gellért and Széchenyi.
Flights to Budapest
Travel guide - Budapest
Split into two halves, this European beauty on the Danube is a treasure of history and culture. Having sat on this spot for hundreds of years, Budapest is home to stunning buildings, tight cobbled streets and wide avenues. The Finnair travel guide to Budapest will guide you to the best this city has to see, do, eat and enjoy.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The airport is located 16km southeast of Budapest.
- Finnair flights: Terminal T2B
- Check-in opens 2 hours before departure
- Check-in closes 45 minutes before departure
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