Last updated: August 2026
Budapest Travel News
What's actually changing for visitors — new flight routes, festival dates, tax rules and openings. Real travel news about the destination, updated as things happen — not a log of website changes.
Budapest Airport Expands 2026 Summer Routes
New long-haul and European routes, plus a Condor service to Frankfurt.
Read the guideRyanair Launches Dubrovnik–Budapest Route
A new direct link to Croatia's Adriatic coast starts this summer.
Read the guideBudapest Spring Festival: 2026 Dates
Hungary's flagship arts festival runs April 29 – May 12, 2026.
Read the guideBudapest's Tourist Tax, Explained
How Budapest's city tax compares as other European capitals raise theirs.
Read the guideTime Out Market Opens at Corvin Palace
An 11-kitchen food hall has opened in a restored 1926 landmark.
Read the guideNew Hotels Opening in Budapest
IHG's first European Holiday Inn & Suites is coming to District XIV.
Read the guideA note on this section
We compile these updates from public travel-industry reporting and official announcements, summarised in our own words. Flight schedules, prices and event dates can change after publication — always confirm specifics (exact fares, festival programmes, tax rates) directly with the airline, venue or official source before you book.