Hungary: Budapest Airport (BUD) temporarily shuts terminal August 15

Event

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) temporarily closed Terminal 2B on the evening of Wednesday, August 15 (local time). Local reports indicate that the closure was prompted by concerns over a possibly cracked container transporting radioactive material. Though the terminal has since reopened and flight operations have resumed, lingering flight delays and cancelations are expected at the airport in the coming hours.  

Advice

Individuals planning travel via BUD in the coming hours are advised to monitor developments to the situation, confirm flight reservations, and contact their airline for more information.