Transiting in Budapest - one ticket or two?
Foreigners are barred entry in Hungary due to covid. However, it's not clear whether a foreigner can connect in a Hungarian airport to reach another nation. So I asked Budapest airport, and was told I am authorized to transfer at their airport without leaving the area.
However, here is where matters get messy: the flight company (Wizz Air) doesn't provide combined tickets, so I would have two separate tickets. According to Wizz Air, this means that I would need to enter the nation even only to connect and, as a consequence, they wouldn't allow me to board the flight to Budapest.
In other words, I think, I would be forced to go landside, which I am not allowed.
Potentially relevant details: I would be travelling with cabin baggage only, I have Italian passport, and I plan to travel from Ireland to Italy passing through Budapest (two flights).
Do you know if there is any workaround to that? Any potentially useful comment welcome.
PS: not sure if I should ask here or on law.stackexchange.
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How long is a single ticket valid in Budapest?
A single ticket is valid for one uninterrupted trip without change on buses, trams, underground, trolleybuses, cogwheel-railway on the whole length of the lines and within the administrative boundaries of Budapest on suburban railway (H\xc9V). You can use it for 60 minutes after stamping.Do I need a transit visa for Budapest airport?
You must submit a completed and signed Schengen visa application form. In the online form indicate 'airport transit' as the main purpose of your journey. Each person travelling with you on your travel document must submit their own visa form.How does Budapest public transport work?
Budapest has an efficient, diverse and low-cost network of public transport, including bus, metro, trolley bus, tram, suburban railway lines (called H\xc9V lines), and boat services. By using any kinds of transportation, you can reach your destination fast and convenient in the city.How do you pay for public transport in Budapest?
You can pay with cash or card. From the BKK Ticket vending machine: Most tram or bus stops, and metro stations, will have a purple ticket machine where you can buy tickets and passes any time of day. These accept both card and cash (even notes, you will get the change back in coins).Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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