Airport tours are organized at several airports in Europe, but ours is unique, because we take our passengers with special Malév Ikarus buses near the aircraft, and there are several occasions to get out of the bus: at the approach lights, at the edge of the apron, near the runways and at the fire station. We are always there where things happen, where the biggest and most interesting aircraft move around, therefore no two airport tours are the same. Our tour guides continuously comment the events, and try to uncover all the secrets from the mystical world of aviation.
TOUR TYPES
PUBLIC
A three-hour tour at the apron of Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Our Malév Ikarus buses drive about 40 km around parking stands, taxiways and the runways to allow us to watch as closely as possible aircraft taking off and landing, and being serviced on the ground. The tour also visits the airport fire service center, where the largest and most expensive firefighting vehicles are seen, and we can learn about the tasks of airport firefighters. The program of the tour is never standard, getting out of the bus near the runways and at the edge of the apron is always adjusted to the departure and arrival of the biggest and most spectacular aircraft. One of the most memorable elements of the tour is when arriving flights whizz 40 m over our heads as we stand in the middle of the approach light sequence. Our tour guides do not only narrate the events, but also try to present the operation of the air traffic industry of today.
180 minutes
RECOMMENDED FROM 6 YEARS OF AGE
FAMILY-FRIENDLY TOUR
A two-hour experience on the airport apron, recommended mostly for families with little children (3-6 years of age). Our tour guides create the program according to the needs of this age group, with 1-2 walks at the most spectacular points of the airport: at the edge of the apron and next to the active runway. We will show arriving and departing flights and ground handling, but we will also talk to the children about how somebody can become a pilot, a flight attendant or an air traffic controller, what happens on board an aircraft before the first passengers arrive, and in general, how to prepare for a trip by air. Our colleagues show the secrets of this little town in a playful manner, and try to raise interest in the better and lesser known professions in air traffic. The tour is also conducted by one of our Malév Ikarus buses.
120 minutes
RECOMMENDED FROM 3 YEARS OF AGE
NIGHT TOUR
When the Sun is about to set, that is when we set out to the apron. A special trip behind the scenes of Ferenc Liszt International Airport, where, apart from arriving and departing flights, airport lights play the main part. During the three-hour trip, we get out of the Malév Ikarus buses several times to be at arm’s length from taxiing aircraft. Our tour guides talk not only about the events around us, they also explain night operations at the airport, the role of the 5500 different luminaires and light sources, we find out why taxiways are lit with cornflower blue lights, what each light signal means, how pilots navigate in low visibility conditions on the ground and in the air, and how the control tower operates in such times.
180 minutes
RECOMMENDED FROM 6 YEARS OF AGE
TOUR TYPES
VIP AIRPORT VISIT
with vintage cars
A unique program, which is like time travel. Apron Zhiguli? Wartburg? Volvo 245 Transfer? You decide which vehicle to choose to visit the airport. Would you like to decide the direction of the trip within boundaries, or would you rather stop somewhere to take pictures? Are you more interested in the ground handling of aircraft, or would you rather spend half the afternoon next to the runway? If you would prefer a more relaxed program where you, or your close friends or family could participate at an airport visit with a dedicated driver and tour guide, without other visitors, choose the VIP airport tour! Our tour guide will answer only your questions. It is also possible to get back to the same point several times during the tour to take pictures. Coordinate in advance with our colleague the date of your visit, the car you would like to choose, and what you are interested in.
180 minutes
RECOMMENDED FROM 6 YEARS OF AGE
GROUP AIRPORT TOUR
for kindergarten and schoolchildren
For children in kindergarten and lower primary school, a two-hour, for upper primary school and high-school children, a three-hour tour is offered at the apron of Ferenc Liszt International Airport. The contents are adjusted to the needs of the given age group by the tour guides. Playful physics, stories with airplanes and tales for the little ones, orientation program for students who are just about to select a profession for life. The common element in every tour is that we will always watch the traffic of Ferenc Liszt International Airport from the best spot. Spectacles, learning through fun, children-friendly tour guides. We will show arriving and departing flights and ground handling, but we will also talk to the children about how somebody can become a pilot, a flight attendant or an air traffic controller, what happens on board an aircraft before the first passengers arrive, and in general, how to prepare for a trip by air. Our colleagues show the secrets of this little town in a playful manner.
120-180 minutes
FOR CHILDREN 4-18 YEARS OF AGE
GROUP AIRPORT TOUR
for adults
Company team building session? A trip with friends or club members? A three-hour tour at the apron of Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Our Malév Ikarus buses drive about 40 km around parking stands, taxiways and the runways to allow us to watch as closely as possible aircraft taking off and landing, and being serviced on the ground. The tour also visits the airport fire service center, where Hungary’s largest and most expensive firefighting vehicles are seen. The program of the tour is never standard, getting out of the bus near the runways and at the edge of the apron is always adjusted to the departure and arrival of the biggest and most spectacular aircraft. One of the most memorable elements of the tour is when arriving flights whizz 40 m over our heads as we stand in the middle of the approach light sequence. Our tour guides do not only narrate the events, but also try to present the operation of the air traffic industry of today.
180 minutes
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GENERAL INFORMATION
During our airport tours, we also visit airport areas closed for passengers that are of critical importance for the security of air traffic. Entry to these areas is only possible following a security screening procedure similar to that done for passengers, so please read the following rules carefully.
REGISTRATION
Registration for an individual (public) airport visit (except for group visits) is possible depending on availability, but no later than the 5th working day before the visit. After that, regardless of the number of free places, the registration will be closed.
During the individual visit, the reservation must be sent to us via our online reservation system no later than the 5th working day before the visit.
Register public airport visits here: https://booking.aeropark.hu/events
Unlike before, applying for public tours and purchasing tickets requires the creation of a visitor user account.
In the case of a group airport visit, the reservation must be made at least 2 weeks before the selected date.
Register for a group airport visit here: https://booking.aeropark.hu/events
Submitting an application for a group airport visit: on our booking interface – in the top menu bar – click on the “LOG IN” button, then select the “REGISTER” button at the bottom. After creating a user account, select “NEW GROUP BOOKING” in the top menu bar.
Unlike before, applying for group airport visits requires the creation of a visitor user account.
AGE LIMITS
Public 3-hour and overnight tours: Due to safety considerations, the duration of the tour and the amount of information, we can only accept children over the age of 6 on these tours. The age of the children must be verified with a creditable document.
Hangar tours: Due to safety considerations, the duration of the tour and the amount of information, we can only accept children over the age of 10 on these tours. The age of the children must be verified with a creditable document.
Family-friendly tours: We also launch child-friendly tours on a monthly basis, where we warmly welcome children after the age of 3, along with their parents and grandparents. The age of the children must be verified with a creditable document.
Children under the age of 3 cannot be taken into the active traffic/security zone of the airport! However, there is no age limit in the Aeropark.
CANCELLATION AND DATE CHANGE
It is not possible to change the date of the airport visit within the 10 working days before the start of the visit, nor to cancel the program, and it is also not possible to claim back the amount paid.
Modifications requested after the 10th working day before the start of the visit are possible free of charge.
If the cancellation takes place after the 10th working day before the day of the program, the paid amount will be credited so that it can be used by the customer later
or we will rebook the appointment for another selected date.
During credit placement, the registrant has a valid for 12 months after issue,
you will receive a voucher of the same value as the amount you paid, which you can use at any time within the validity period.
DATA TO BE SUBMITTED IN ADVANCE:
For security reasons, only persons who registered to the airport tour in advance and prove their identity with the submitted document can enter the premises of the airport as visitors. In the case of individual visits, personal data have to be submitted in the online reservation system, and in the case of group visits, the data have to be submitted on the blank name list sent by us, until 5 working days before the trip.
During the reservation, the following data have to be submitted for visitors under 18 years of age: name, address, place and date of birth, mother’s name, and visitors over 18 years of age have to submit, in addition to the above data, the ID card/passport number as well. For safety reasons, entry to the premises of the airport without these data is not possible, therefore we ask you to pay special attention to the correctness of these data.
We always verify the data before boarding the bus, therefore please bring your documents with you. People who are not on the visitor’s list submitted in advance or cannot present their identity document upon boarding the bus, will not be able to enter the premises of the airport.
WHAT CANNOT BE TAKEN INTO THE AIRPORT?
It is forbidden to take into the premises of the airport any pointed, sharp or self-defense arms or hand tools (e.g. Swiss Army knife). A more thorough list of prohibited objects can be found here.
Exceptions include cameras and accessories (objective(s), battery), video cameras, mobile phones, wallets, car keys, any alcohol-free drink in a plastic bottle or canteen and equipment related to diabetes, such as syringes, insulin and blood sugar level measuring devices.
In order to expedite the security screening process, we ask you not to bring bags with you.
Our tour guides will always point out the list of prohibited items, however, the possession of prohibited items is always the responsibility of the visitor, and its occurrence may result in police action!
SECURITY SCREENING
Upon entry to the Security Restricted Area (SRA) of the airport, we have to undergo a security screening process, which contains clothes check and walking through a metal detector.
In order to expedite the screening process, please pay attention to the following:
- Before screening, overclothes (coats), belts, shoes with a sole height exceeding 2.5 cm, steel-toe boots, shoes reaching above the ankle (boots) shall be taken off and put into the X-ray machine.
- Pockets have to be emptied, their contents, and cameras, mobile phones, etc. have to be put into the X-ray machine.
- Personal screening is done with the metal detector gates.
- When the gate signals for somebody, manual search has to be applied.
Visitors who refuse to undergo the security screening may not enter the premises of the airport.
AT THE AIRPORT
Taking pictures:
Taking pictures and video recordings is allowed at most parts of the airport, however, it is prohibited to take pictures at security screening points, in the areas of air traffic control, and the insides of maintenance hangars. These prohibitions will always be pointed out by our tour guides.
Getting out of the vehicle, walking on the area:
If the program also contains walking in the area, everybody shall put on high-visibility vests on top of the overclothes before getting off the bus. After deboarding, the group has to stay together and follow the instructions of the colleague of LKK. Deviation from the limits set by the tour guide is prohibited!
Disclaimer:
Due to the high-priority security rules of the airport, we reserve the right to change the program in case a VIP flight, emergency or any other situation occurs due to which visits to the airport have to be suspended in accordance with the rules of the airport.
E-mail address:
info@aeropark.hu
Telephone:
+36 1 700 1777
Opening hours:
The constantly updated opening hours are available here!
Operator:
Légiközlekedési Kulturális Központ Közhasznú Nonprofit Kft.
Seat: 1185 Budapest, BUD International Airport
Mailing address: 1675 Budapest, P.O. Box 174
VAT number: 22910653-2-43
Company registry number: 01-09-944347
Bank account number: 10101360-03379200-01003004
IBAN: HU50-1010-1360-0337-9200-0100-3004
Swift: BUDAHUHB
Public transport:
Coming by public transport, take bus 200E from Kőbánya-Kispest until Terminal 2, then stay on the bus until the first stop (“Repülőmúzeum”). From here, follow the signs to the entrance, for about 350 meters. From downtown, express bus 100E runs every 20 minutes from Deák tér, which, although for a special ticket price, provides quick and comfortable access to Ferenc Liszt Airport Terminal 2. From here, you can take the designated sidewalk to Aeropark, but this walk may be shortened by changing to bus 200E at Terminal 2, the first stop of which is “Repülőmúzeum”.
Access and parking by car and charter buses:
Leave the roundabout on the access road leading to Terminal 2 via the third exit; thereafter do not turn to the right (towards the pay parking lots), but proceed straight to the entrance.
Parking at Aeropark’s own parking lot is for free, exclusively for visitors to the museum. For everybody else, a fee of HUF 50,000 shall be paid. The Aeropark parking lot is closed outside of museum opening hours. Reserved buses can park at bus parking lots Nr. 4, 5 and 6, and the gravel-covered parking lot behind the bus parking lot is designated for personal vehicles.