Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport airport (BUD)

BUD · Budapest · Terminal Terminal 2B

Wizz Air Check-in at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

Wizz Air departs from Terminal Terminal 2B at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Online check-in opens 48h before departure.

Wizz Air check-in rules at BUD

Online check-in opens
48h before departure
Online check-in closes
180 min before
Bag-drop opens
3 hours before departure
Bag-drop closes
40 minutes before departure
Counter location
Terminal 2B main hall — Wizz Air dedicated check-in island
Self bag-drop
Terminal 2B self-service kiosks (open 24/7)

Step-by-step at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

  1. Check in online

    Open the Wizz Air app or website 48 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.

  2. Arrive at Terminal Terminal 2B

    Wizz Air flights at BUD depart only from Terminal Terminal 2B. Allow 90 minutes from arrival to gate.

  3. Drop off bags at Terminal 2B main hall

    Bag-drop 3 hours before departure, closes 40 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.

  4. Clear security

    Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.

  5. Walk to gate Terminal 2B non-Schengen gates

    Allow 5–15 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; gate closes 30 minutes before.

Boarding Wizz Air at BUD

  • Boarding starts: 30 minutes before departure
  • Gate closes: 30 minutes before departure
  • Boarding order: Wizz Priority → Group A–C by zone
  • Priority boarding available: Yes (extra fee)

Terminal Terminal 2B notes

  • Typical gates

    Wizz Air flights typically depart from gates Terminal 2B non-Schengen gates.

  • Walk time

    Expect 5–15 minutes from security to the furthest gate.

  • Eat & shop

    Terminal 2B has Hungarian + international food (Burger King, Costa, basic café), small duty-free.

  • Lounges

    No Wizz Air lounge. Mastercard Lounge (paid €40) available.

  • Family / accessibility

    Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. Wizz Air family bundle add-on.

Known issues at BUD with Wizz Air

Strict gate bag enforcement

Problem: Wizz Air enforces strict 40×30×20 cm small bag size at gate. Bag exceeding = €60 gate fee.

Solution: Pack within 40×30×20 cm. Or buy Wizz Priority for 55×40×23 cm carry-on. Or check bag (cheaper online).

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