Opened in 1950 as a one-terminal airport used only by Malev Airlines' predecessor, Budapest Ferihegy has expanded consistently since. It has three terminals for commercial flights and a smaller terminal for small and private planes. Forty-two scheduled airlines, including nine low-cost carriers, use the airport, flying to 88 destinations in Europe and worldwide. Approximately eight million flyers passed through it in 2007.
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There is a covered walkway between the terminals.
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Taxi: Taxis are available from the airport at the taxi stand, but their fares can be unregulated; passengers should make sure that the taxi meter is on or, if there is no meter, negotiate a fare before leaving the airport.
Bus: There is an Airport Minibus (tel: +36 (0)1 296 8555) service to any address in Budapest – the Airport Minibus desk in the Arrivals hall sells tickets and takes reservations. A pre-pay local express bus no.93 runs between the underground metro terminus, Kobanya-Kispest, and the airport terminals; passengers may wish to alight at Deak ter where the three underground lines converge.
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There are short-term car parks situated at both terminals. There is also a long-term car park with security surveillance.
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Money and communications: Banking facilities and a bureau de change are available.
Eating and drinking: There are various restaurants and snack bars throughout the airport.
Shopping: There are shops, including duty-free.
Luggage: A lost property service is available (tel: +36 (0)1 296 5665). Left-luggage is located in the Arrivals area of Terminal 2B, open daily 24 hours (tel: +36 (0)1 296 8802).
Other facilities: There is a chapel in Terminal 2B.
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The three-star Hotel Stacio (tel: +36 (0)6 29 353 053; website: www.hotelstacio.hu) is located at the airport and opened in July 2006. It has 31 rooms, all brand new. The Ibis Aero (tel: +36 (0)1 347 9715; website: www.ibis-aero.hu), located about 8 miles (12km) from the airport, is close to central Budapest. Guests can take the shuttle bus from the Passenger Service Desk at the airport and buy tickets on the bus or take a taxi. Underground metro trains connect to the city centre.
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There are five disabled toilets within the transit areas and four in other areas. Services are available to help passengers who need assistance boarding or disembarking aircraft and to help passengers with impaired vision. An ambulance service is also available. Passengers should contact their airline in advance for assistance; wheelchairs are available at the airport help desks, on request.
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Business-class passengers in Terminal 2B have access to the Cirrus Lounge (tel: +36 (0)1 296 5933), which is located on the transit area on the first floor. Facilities include photocopiers, computers, fax, credit card telephones and free internet access. In both terminals, there are business centres and VIP lounges with hostess services in various languages, telephone, fax, computers with internet access, photocopying and an interpreter service. There are two meeting rooms in Terminal 2B; one can accommodate six people, the other between 30-40 people.
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