Budapest Airport’s Loss of Polish City Flight Offset by Potential East Asia Route
New Direct Flight from Budapest to Hong Kong Might Be on the Horizon
According to recent reports, Ryanair has terminated its flights between Budapest and Poznan, leaving travelers with limited options for direct flights out of the Hungarian capital. However, there may be some good news on the horizon for those looking to fly internationally from Budapest.
The Hungarian Gazette, the official publication of the Hungarian government, announced that there is a vacant air travel right to operate a direct flight between Hong Kong and Budapest. This opportunity stems from an Agreed Record between China and Hungary signed in June 2018, and interested airlines can now submit relevant documents to the Ministry of Construction and Transport to apply for this right.
The call for applications specifies that multiple EU-based airlines have the opportunity to operate flights on this route, with the option to establish both passenger and cargo flights. Additionally, the available frequency for flights is set at 14 per week, providing ample opportunities for travelers.
It’s worth noting that the restriction for these flights is that they must operate to and from Budapest Airport exclusively, meaning that no other airport is eligible for this new route.
This potential new flight to Hong Kong comes as a glimmer of hope for travelers in Budapest, offering the prospect of easier access to one of the biggest commercial hubs in the world. As the application process opens up, it will be interesting to see which airlines seize the opportunity to provide this new international connection for passengers.
For those looking for more on new travel options from Budapest Airport, you can find further information in our previous article on new winter destinations. And for other updates and developments at the airport, be sure to check out our related articles.
