Lounge directory · BUD · Last reviewed 27 June 2026
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Lounges BUD: every lounge and how to get in
Budapest packs six lounges into one terminal, clustered around the central SkyCourt and split across the Schengen and non Schengen sides. The right room depends on which gate you fly from. Here is the full map and how to get in.
- Lounge verdict
- Solid for a single terminal. Four of the six rooms take Priority Pass, the SkyCourt Lounge sits before the Schengen split so any departing passenger can use it, and Plaza Premium and Platinum cover both the A and B sides. There is no Amex Centurion lounge here, and one room admits only Hungarian issued Mastercards.
- Best access play
- Priority Pass opens the SkyCourt Lounge, the Platinum Lounge on the Schengen side, and the Plaza Premium Lounge in non Schengen 2B. Without a card, the Platinum and Plaza Premium rooms sell walk in entry. The SkyCourt Lounge is the convenient default, with a 2 hour cap.
- The one thing to know
- The food and shops thin out past passport control into the B pier, but the lounges do not, with full service Plaza Premium and Platinum rooms out there. If you fly non Schengen, you do not need to eat before you cross, but you should know your lounge sits beyond the passport queue.
Orientation
How the Budapest lounge map works
Budapest runs everything through Terminal 2, and the lounges cluster in and around the glass SkyCourt that joins the Schengen A pier to the non Schengen B pier. The SkyCourt Lounge and the Mastercard Airport Lounge sit in the central hall before the split, the Platinum Lounge serves the Schengen side, and Plaza Premium and a second Platinum room serve the non Schengen side beyond passport control. Plan around your departure gate.
The SkyCourt Lounge is the workhorse because it sits before the Schengen and non Schengen divide, so any departing passenger can reach it. The Mastercard lounge next door is the odd one out, open to holders of Hungarian issued premium Mastercards only, so most visitors skip it. Hours and walk in prices shift with the schedule and the operators, so treat the figures below as verify at booking.
The lounges
Every BUD lounge by area
| Lounge | Area and location | Access | Walk up | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyCourt Lounge | SkyCourt mezzanine above the food court, before the Schengen split | Priority Pass, DragonPass, pay in via booking platforms | Available, price to be confirmed | The default any departing passenger can reach, capped at 2 hours |
| Platinum Lounge (Schengen) | Terminal 2A, opposite Gate A8 | Priority Pass, pay in | Walk in sold, price to be confirmed | Quieter than the SkyCourt when the morning bank fills it |
| Plaza Premium Lounge (Schengen) | SkyCourt area, Schengen side | Priority Pass, DragonPass, pay in | Walk in sold, price to be confirmed | Listed on Priority Pass; confirm hours in your app first |
| Plaza Premium Lounge (non Schengen) | Terminal 2B, departures level mezzanine, beyond passport control | Priority Pass, DragonPass, pay in | Walk in sold, price to be confirmed | The full service room for long haul and non Schengen flights |
| Platinum Lounge (non Schengen) | Terminal 2B, above Gate B7, beyond passport control | Pay in; Priority Pass to be confirmed | About 15,600 forints plus VAT for 2 hours | A simpler self service room on the B side |
| Mastercard Airport Lounge | SkyCourt central hall, run with Plaza Premium Group | Hungarian issued premium Mastercard holders only | Not a public option | Skip it unless you hold the right card |
Two things to note from the table. The SkyCourt Lounge is the only room that sits before the Schengen split, so it is the one to aim for when you are not yet sure which pier you depart from. And there is no Amex Centurion lounge and no Aspire lounge at BUD, so Amex Platinum cardholders fall back on Priority Pass access to the Plaza Premium and SkyCourt rooms.
Access decoder
What actually opens these doors
Priority Pass covers the SkyCourt Lounge, the Platinum Lounge on the Schengen side, the Plaza Premium Lounge in the SkyCourt area, and the Plaza Premium Lounge in non Schengen Terminal 2B. It does not cover the Mastercard lounge, and Priority Pass access to the Platinum room above Gate B7 is to be confirmed.
Paying at the door works at the Platinum and Plaza Premium rooms and, through lounge booking platforms, at the SkyCourt Lounge. The clearest published walk in figure is about 15,600 forints plus VAT for 2 hours at the non Schengen Platinum Lounge; other walk in prices are to be confirmed, so check before you rely on a number.
Cards and status add little beyond Priority Pass here, since there is no Centurion lounge and the Mastercard room is restricted to Hungarian issued cards. Business class and alliance status route you to the relevant contract lounge, usually the SkyCourt or a Plaza Premium room, depending on the airline.
The single most useful rule is to pick the lounge in your departure zone, and to remember the SkyCourt Lounge is the one room you can reach before committing to the Schengen or non Schengen pier. Confirm the door and hours on the day, since lounge hours move with the flight schedule.
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FAQ
Budapest lounge questions
Which BUD lounges take Priority Pass?
Four rooms are listed: the SkyCourt Lounge and a Plaza Premium Lounge in the SkyCourt area, the Platinum Lounge opposite Gate A8 in Terminal 2A, and the Plaza Premium Lounge in non Schengen Terminal 2B. The SkyCourt Lounge caps stays at 2 hours, so check your app for current terms before you fly.
Can I pay to get into a Budapest lounge without status?
Yes. The Platinum and Plaza Premium rooms sell walk in entry, and the SkyCourt Lounge can be booked through lounge platforms. The clearest published figure is about 15,600 forints plus VAT for 2 hours at the non Schengen Platinum Lounge; other walk in prices are to be confirmed, so verify at booking.
Which lounge can any departing passenger use at BUD?
The SkyCourt Lounge on the mezzanine above the food court, because it sits before the Schengen and non Schengen split. Open 04:30 to 21:00 and on Priority Pass, it is the room to aim for when you are not sure which pier you depart from. The stay is capped at 2 hours when it gets busy.
Is there an Amex Centurion lounge at Budapest?
No. BUD has no Amex Centurion lounge and no Aspire lounge. Amex Platinum cardholders typically use Priority Pass access to the SkyCourt and Plaza Premium rooms instead. The Mastercard Airport Lounge in the SkyCourt admits only holders of Hungarian issued premium Mastercards.
Are the lounges open on the non Schengen side at Budapest?
Yes. The Plaza Premium Lounge on the departures level mezzanine of Terminal 2B is the full service option beyond passport control, and the Platinum Lounge above Gate B7 is the simpler self service room. Both sit past the passport queue, so factor that into your timing if you fly non Schengen.
What hours do the Budapest lounges keep?
The SkyCourt Lounge runs 04:30 to 21:00 and the Mastercard and Schengen Platinum rooms keep similar daytime hours. The non Schengen Plaza Premium Lounge opens at 05:00, with sources disagreeing on a 21:00 or 23:00 close, so the exact closing time is to be confirmed. No lounge here runs overnight.
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