Budapest Aeropark: Soviet Aircraft & Flight Simulator Skip-the-Line

Sit in a Soviet cockpit at Budapest's airport aviation museum

You enter directly without waiting in line and spend your time walking through Soviet-era aircraft, climbing into cockpits, and hearing from guides who actually flew these planes. The free Cessna simulator lets you try the controls, and the souvenir shop carries MALÉV memorabilia and aircraft models. Parking is free, public transport runs directly from the airport terminal, and the whole visit takes a couple of hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Aeropark Aviation Museum

• Arrive at Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport
• Take bus 200E to Repulomuzeum stop
• Walk to Aeropark Aviation Museum
• Explore Soviet era airplanes
• Visit inside aircraft cockpits
• Try the free Cessna flight simulator
• Shop at souvenir store
• Enjoy refreshments at the café

The experience

"Most of these planes, I flew them myself," one of the guides told us while pointing to a Tupolev Tu-154 parked on the tarmac. That's the thing about Aeropark. It's not some sterile display. The people walking you through are former pilots who actually know what they're talking about. The museum sits right next to Terminal 2 at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport, so it's easy to reach if you're passing through, but it's also worth a trip on its own if you're spending time in the city. You get to walk inside the cockpits of planes that flew Soviet routes for decades, sit in the captain's seat, and hear stories from someone who was actually up there.

The aircraft collection spans the Cold War era: Ilyushin Il-18s, Antonov An-2s, a Mil Mi-2 helicopter, and several others scattered across the open-air grounds. Some you can only see from outside, but others open up for you to climb inside. The Cessna flight simulator is free to use, which is a nice touch. They're planning to add an Airbus A320 simulator later, though that one will cost extra. Between the planes and the simulator, you're looking at a couple of hours if you want to move at a reasonable pace and actually absorb what you're seeing. The souvenir shop has aviation memorabilia from MALÉV, the old Hungarian airline, plus aircraft models and books if you want to take something home.

Aeropark runs daily from late March through late October, then weekends only for the rest of the year. Parking is free if you drive, or you can take bus 200E from Kőbánya-Kispest metro station or directly from Terminal 2. Get off at the first stop after the terminal and follow the sidewalk. The skip-the-line ticket means you don't queue at the gate. You walk straight in. There's a café on-site with coffee, tea, beer and light snacks, so you're not stuck without options if you get hungry.

What’s included

• Skip-the-line entry to Aeropark Aviation Museum.
• access to Soviet-era aircraft on display including cockpit interiors.
• free Cessna flight simulator.
• souvenir shop with aviation memorabilia and aircraft models.
• café with coffee, tea, beer and snacks.
• parking.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Wednesday and ThursdayLast departure this season: 20 Dec

AgesAdult (19 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessible

Operated by Aviation Cultural Center - Legikozlekedesi Kulturalis Kozpont

Is this one for you?A good choice if you're curious about Cold War aviation history and want to explore aircraft interiors without arranging transport from the airport. The museum is steps from Terminal 2, and the skip-the-line ticket gets you straight in.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

What planes can you actually go inside?

Several aircraft open for interior access, including the cockpits where you can sit in the captain's seat. Others are viewable from outside only. The guide will show you which ones are open on the day you visit.

Is the flight simulator included in the ticket price?

Yes, the Cessna flight simulator is free with your entry. A planned Airbus A320 simulator will charge extra when it opens.

How do I get there from Budapest city center?

Take bus 200E from Kőbánya-Kispest metro station toward the airport, get off at the first stop after Terminal 2 (marked "Repulomuzeum"), and follow the sidewalk to the museum. Parking is also free if you drive.

When is Aeropark open?

Daily from late March through late October. From November to March, it's open weekends only.

Do the guides speak English?

Yes, most guides are former pilots and speak English fluently.

Is the museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Aeropark is wheelchair accessible throughout the grounds.