Faster security screening at Budapest Airport – two new lanes opened
New developments at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport: in February, two new passenger security screening lanes were opened at Terminal 2, with a total of eight new lanes to be completed by the end of May.
New developments at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport aim to provide faster and more comfortable service for passengers. Budapest Airport opened two new passenger security screening lanes at Terminal 2 in February.
The new lane layout allows more passengers to prepare for screening simultaneously, making the process faster and smoother.
A total of eight lanes by May
The development doesn't stop here: the airport operator will install a total of eight new security lanes in several phases by the end of May.
As part of the renovations:
- the space available to passengers is being expanded
- the security screening process will become more efficient
- dedicated lanes will be created for passengers with reduced mobility, families with small children, and Fast Track passengers
The boarding pass verification automated gates were previously relocated to optimize the use of available space in the new system.
Preparation for major developments
The modernization of security screening is just the first step among the investments to be realized at the airport in the coming years. The Terminal+ project was recently announced, which includes new buildings and the renewal of existing infrastructure.
Digital VAT refund at the airport
From February, another new service is available: the National Tax and Customs Administration's digital system allows non-EU passengers to electronically claim VAT refunds on products purchased within the European Union.
With the new kiosks, the process can be faster, simpler, and completely paperless. However, the traditional paper-based process remains available.
Stormwater management improvements
The RESILIMET project has been launched at the airport, aimed at making the facility more resilient against increasingly frequent severe storms and extreme weather.
As part of the project:
- the stormwater drainage system is being expanded
- oil trap and filtration systems are being improved
- a large-capacity stormwater retention basin is being built