Debrecen International Airport is the international airport of Debrecen, located in Hajdú-Bihar county, Hungary. The airport is the second largest airport in Hungary. Located in Debrecen, the second largest city of the country, the airport is situated 5 km southwest of the city centre. The port also provides easy access to the neighbouring regions of Romania and Ukraine.
Debrecen International Airport consists of a former Russian airbase, which was acquired in 1994 and converted into a regional airport in 2011. Debrecen Airport is a preferred port for private jet flights to the east of the country
Hungary private jet charter prices
Although Debrecen Airport air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Debrecen are as follows.
| Light Jet | 11.600 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 14.700 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 21.650 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
Brief history of Debrecen Airport
Debrecen Airport dates back to the early 20th century. The first official regular flight carrying mail took place in 1930. Later the airport served sports and military purposes. From 1930 onwards, it had considerable domestic traffic, with flights from Debrecen to Budapest and other major cities in Hungary. During the Second World War it was the base for a Hungarian bomber crew.
Between 1946 and 1968, Debrecen Airport also functioned as an emergency airport for Budapest Airport. After the Second World War, the Soviet air force had control over the airport until 1990. The political transition led to the revitalisation of the airport and international civil traffic was introduced, along with sport aviation.
In May 1991, Soviet troops evacuated the airport and handed it over to the Hungarian government. In 1994 the Municipal Government of Debrecen recognised the need to develop the airport and included it in its development plan. The city acquired the airport and has continued to develop it steadily.
On 18 June 2012, Wizz Air launched its scheduled service between Debrecen and London-Luton, initially with 3 flights per week. In 2015, Wizz Air established a pilot candidate school at the airport under the company Pharma-Flight Kft, which researches and manufactures pharmaceutical products for flight personnel
Places to visit in Debrecen
Debrecen, one of the cities that best reflects European history and culture, is one of the most important tourism destinations in Hungary with its natural beauties, historical architecture and lush green parks.
Among the places to visit in the city are Hortobagy National Park established in 1916, Kossuth Square, which is considered as the meeting point of the city, the Great Reformed Church built between 1805-1824, and the Debrecen Leather Museum, where there are many collections about death, graves and the afterlife.
Transportation alternatives from Debrecen Airport to the city centre
Airport1 and Airport2 buses are operated by the local public transport company Debreceni Közlekedési Vállalat (DKV). Airport1 runs between the airport and Debrecen’s main railway station, where connections to local, regional and international buses, trams and trains are available, while Airport2 runs between the airport and the northern end of the city. The timetable of the buses matches the departure and arrival times of the aircraft at the airport, serving all arriving and departing flights.
The vehicles belonging to City and Fonix companies, which are lined up in the taxi pockets at the exit of the terminal building, have a passenger capacity of up to six people. Separate taxis for passengers with pets are also available at the harbour exit.
There are companies belonging to car rental offices within the airport. Passengers wishing to reach the city centre by private car can reach the centre by following Route 47 highway.
