Budapest Airport Lounges
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport · Budapest, Hungary
Budapest Airport (BUD) lounges: we list 6, all in Terminal 2. The SkyCourt Lounge takes Priority Pass, DragonPass and all three alliances, the 2A Platinum Lounge serves Schengen flights, and the 2B Platinum and Plaza Premium lounges serve non-Schengen flights, where both can be booked on LoungeDeal. A Mastercard lounge serves Hungarian cardholders.
Content updated October 30, 2026
Book a lounge at Budapest Airport
Three bookable lounges at BUD, picked fresh each day — or browse the full directory below.
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This guide is compiled from airline, alliance and lounge-operator sources plus published access rules from Priority Pass and DragonPass — we haven't independently visited every Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport lounge yet. Nothing here is a paid placement, and the guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies. Read more about how we verify lounge data.
Last updated October 30, 2026
Best lounges at Budapest Airport
SkyCourt Lounge
The SkyCourt Lounge is on the SkyCourt mezzanine in Terminal 2, up the right-hand escalator after security, open 04:30–21:00. It takes Priority Pass, DragonPass and eligible SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld passengers, the widest access at BUD.
2B Platinum Lounge
The 2B Platinum Lounge is airside in Terminal 2B after passport control, on the mezzanine between gates B6 and B10, open 05:00–22:00. It takes DragonPass and eligible Star Alliance passengers, and you can book a pass on LoungeDeal.
2A Platinum Lounge
The 2A Platinum Lounge is in the Terminal 2A (Schengen) transit hall after security, opposite gate A8, open 05:00–20:00. It takes Priority Pass and eligible oneworld passengers and keeps Schengen travellers close to their gate.
Plaza Premium Lounge
The Plaza Premium Lounge is in Terminal 2B after passport control and security, on the mezzanine, open 05:00–22:00. It takes DragonPass and can be booked on LoungeDeal. It operates in the space of the former LOT Business Lounge.
Every Budapest Airport lounge: 3 bookable on LoungeDeal
The Platinum Lounge sits airside in Budapest's non-Schengen 2B pier, on the mezzanine level reached by the stairs or lift between gates B6 and B10. It's a tranquil, modern space accessible…
The Platinum Lounge Non Schengen Pier sits airside in Budapest's Terminal 2A, located opposite gates A8. It's accessible to oneworld passengers and offers a spacious, modern space with…
SkyCourt Lounge
★3.2The SkyCourt Lounge sits airside on the mezzanine of the SkyCourt building in Budapest's Terminal 2, opposite the Leroy restaurant. It has the broadest access of any BUD lounge — Priority…
The Platinum Lounge (Schengen) sits in Budapest's Terminal 2A, serving Schengen departures on Priority Pass and to oneworld passengers. It's a tranquil, modern space with comfortable…
The MasterCard Lounge sits on the gallery of the SkyCourt building in Budapest's Terminal 2. Remodeled in early 2023, it's an intimate club welcoming just 56 guests, reserved for eligible…
Budapest Airport lounges at a glance
| Lounge | Terminal | Who gets in | Hours | LoungeDeal pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B Platinum Lounge | Terminal 2B | LoungeDeal · DragonPass · Star Alliance | Daily 05:00 – 22:00 | from $50.95 |
| Platinum Lounge Non Schengen Pier | Terminal 2A | LoungeDeal · oneworld | Daily 05:00 – 20:00 | from $55.95 |
| Plaza Premium Lounge | Terminal 2B | LoungeDeal · DragonPass | Daily 05:00 – 22:00 | from $44.95 |
| SkyCourt Lounge | Terminal 2 (SkyCourt) | SkyTeam · DragonPass · Priority Pass | Daily 04:30 – 21:00 | — |
| 2A Platinum Lounge | Terminal 2A | Priority Pass · oneworld | Daily 05:00 – 20:00 | — |
| Mastercard Airport Lounge | Terminal 2 (SkyCourt) | Mastercard | — | — |
Budapest Airport lounges by terminal
SkyCourt (Terminal 2)
The SkyCourt is the central hall after security, between Terminal 2A and 2B. Its mezzanine holds the SkyCourt Lounge, the most widely accessible lounge at BUD, and the small Mastercard Airport Lounge next door.
- —SkyCourt Lounge: mezzanine, right-hand escalator after security, 04:30–21:00
- —Priority Pass, DragonPass, SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld all accepted
- —Mastercard Airport Lounge: next to the SkyCourt Lounge, Hungarian-issued Premium Mastercard only
- —Non-Schengen passengers clear passport control for 2B afterwards
Terminal 2A (Schengen)
Terminal 2A handles Schengen flights. The 2A Platinum Lounge is in the transit hall after security, opposite gate A8, open 05:00–20:00 for Priority Pass members and eligible oneworld passengers.
- —2A Platinum Lounge: opposite gate A8, 05:00–20:00
- —Priority Pass or oneworld Sapphire status / Business Class
- —No passport check needed for Schengen departures
Terminal 2B (non-Schengen)
Terminal 2B handles non-Schengen flights behind passport control. It has two lounges on the mezzanine, both open 05:00–22:00 and both bookable on LoungeDeal: the 2B Platinum Lounge and the Plaza Premium Lounge.
- —2B Platinum Lounge: between gates B6 and B10, DragonPass, Star Alliance or a LoungeDeal pass
- —Plaza Premium Lounge: mezzanine, DragonPass or a LoungeDeal pass
- —The LOT Business Lounge here is closed until further notice; Plaza Premium uses the space
- —Both stay open until 22:00, later than the Schengen-side lounges
How to get lounge access at Budapest Airport
Budapest mixes membership, alliance and card access. Priority Pass works at the SkyCourt Lounge and the 2A Platinum Lounge; DragonPass works at the SkyCourt Lounge and both 2B lounges. The 2B Platinum Lounge and the Plaza Premium Lounge can be booked on LoungeDeal, and the Mastercard lounge is for Hungarian-issued Premium cards only.
Priority Pass
Priority Pass works at the SkyCourt Lounge on the SkyCourt mezzanine and at the 2A Platinum Lounge opposite gate A8. Neither 2B lounge takes Priority Pass.
Priority PassDragonPass
DragonPass works at the SkyCourt Lounge and at both non-Schengen lounges in Terminal 2B: the 2B Platinum Lounge and the Plaza Premium Lounge.
DragonPassAirline alliances
The SkyCourt Lounge takes eligible SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld passengers. The 2B Platinum Lounge takes Star Alliance Gold and Business Class, and the 2A Platinum Lounge takes oneworld Sapphire and Business Class.
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Star Alliance
oneworldBook a pass
The 2B Platinum Lounge and the Plaza Premium Lounge can be booked on LoungeDeal, with the current price in the Book Now flow. The 2B Platinum Lounge also sells two-hour walk-up entry at its desk.
Mastercard
The Mastercard Airport Lounge on the SkyCourt mezzanine admits holders of Hungarian-issued retail or business Premium Mastercard cards. Cards issued abroad do not qualify.
Budapest Airport lounge tips
2A or 2B
- —Terminal 2A is Schengen and Terminal 2B is non-Schengen, with passport control in between.
- —The 2A Platinum Lounge closes at 20:00; the two 2B lounges stay open until 22:00.
- —Pick a lounge on the same side as your gate, because crossing back means another passport check.
Start at the SkyCourt
- —The SkyCourt Lounge is the first lounge you reach after security, up the right-hand escalator.
- —It opens earliest, at 04:30, which suits the first Wizz Air departures.
- —Non-Schengen passengers can use it and then clear passport control for 2B.
Card lounges
- —The Mastercard Airport Lounge is only for Hungarian-issued Premium Mastercard holders.
- —Budapest Airport lists no Visa lounge.
- —Some American Express cards include Priority Pass, which covers the SkyCourt Lounge and the 2A Platinum Lounge.
What changed
- —LOT's Business Lounge in Terminal 2B is closed until further notice, according to LOT.
- —The Plaza Premium Lounge now operates in Terminal 2B on the mezzanine.
- —Terminal 1 has been closed to passengers since 2012, so ignore older signs that mention it.
Budapest Airport lounges: frequently asked questions
Budapest Airport has 6 lounges in our directory, all in Terminal 2. The SkyCourt Lounge and Mastercard Airport Lounge are in the central SkyCourt, the 2A Platinum Lounge serves Schengen flights, and the 2B Platinum and Plaza Premium lounges serve non-Schengen flights.
Yes. Priority Pass works at two Budapest Airport lounges: the SkyCourt Lounge on the SkyCourt mezzanine and the 2A Platinum Lounge opposite gate A8. Neither non-Schengen lounge in Terminal 2B takes Priority Pass, so 2B travellers should use the SkyCourt Lounge first.
Yes. DragonPass works at three Budapest Airport lounges: the SkyCourt Lounge in the central SkyCourt, and the 2B Platinum Lounge and Plaza Premium Lounge in non-Schengen Terminal 2B. The 2A Platinum Lounge on the Schengen side is not on DragonPass.
Budapest Airport lounge prices depend on the lounge, so we show them live rather than in this guide. The 2B Platinum Lounge and Plaza Premium Lounge can be booked on LoungeDeal, with the price in the Book Now flow, and the 2B Platinum Lounge also sells two-hour walk-up entry.
Budapest Airport has two Platinum lounges. The 2A Platinum Lounge is on the Schengen side opposite gate A8, open 05:00–20:00. The 2B Platinum Lounge is on the non-Schengen side, on the mezzanine between gates B6 and B10, open 05:00–22:00.
Yes. The Mastercard Airport Lounge at Budapest Airport is on the SkyCourt mezzanine in Terminal 2, next to the SkyCourt Lounge. Only holders of Hungarian-issued retail or business Premium Mastercard cards get in, so cards issued abroad do not qualify.
No. Budapest Airport lists no Visa lounge in Terminal 2. Visa cardholders with a Priority Pass or DragonPass membership can use the SkyCourt Lounge, or book the 2B Platinum Lounge or Plaza Premium Lounge on LoungeDeal.
The SkyCourt Lounge is our pick at Budapest Airport, because it takes Priority Pass, DragonPass and all three airline alliances and opens earliest, at 04:30. For a late non-Schengen flight, the 2B Platinum Lounge and Plaza Premium Lounge stay open until 22:00.
No. LOT says its Business Lounge in Terminal 2B at Budapest Airport is closed until further notice (checked 30 October 2026). The Plaza Premium Lounge now operates in Terminal 2B on the mezzanine and can be booked on LoungeDeal.
Sources
This guide was last checked against these official sources on 2026-10-30. How we verify lounge data