Hungary's second busiest airport, gateway to the Great Plain.
Opened
1938
Location
Debrecen, Hungary
Debrecen International Airport (IATA: DEB, ICAO: LHDC) is a public international airport serving Debrecen, Hungary's second-largest city, located approximately 6 kilometres west of the city centre. It is the country's second busiest airport after Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, handling a growing volume of leisure and low-cost traffic.
The airport has seen significant expansion in recent decades, attracting low-cost carriers that connect Debrecen with destinations across Europe. Its catchment area extends into eastern Hungary and parts of neighbouring Romania, making it a regional hub for cross-border travellers.
The facility is operated by the Debrecen Airport Authority and has undergone infrastructure improvements to accommodate increasing passenger numbers, including terminal upgrades and expanded apron capacity.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international traffic.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Debrecen city centre by public bus service, and taxis and private transfers are also readily available.
Airlines here
Ryanair is the dominant carrier at Debrecen, with additional seasonal services operated by other low-cost and charter airlines including Wizz Air.
Notable facts
- ›Debrecen Airport is Hungary's second busiest airport after Budapest Liszt Ferenc International.
- ›The airport's origins date to the late 1930s, with military use during World War II.
- ›Its catchment area includes cross-border travellers from north-western Romania.
- ›The airport handles predominantly low-cost and charter traffic serving European leisure destinations.
- ›Runway upgrades have been completed to support larger narrow-body jet operations.
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