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Gyor Airport Mini Guide
Gyor Airport
Gyor-Per Airport is located in the north west of Hungary. It is a commercial airport with the capacity to operate international flights and was formally a military airport. Its first commercial flight was in 2003 and it is still under development. It is situated off highway 81 and only 15 km from Gyor city centre.
Getting There
At present no international flights fly into Gyor-Per Airport. However, as the airport is positioned halfway between
Budapest and
Vienna, Gyor is an ideal base for exploring the area.
How Can I Get to The City?
You can drive on highway 81 towards Szekesfehervar and also the M1, within 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can use the local bus service, the bus stop is on highway 81, about 400 metres from the airport. The journey to Gyor takes about 20 minutes and to travel onwards to Szekesfahervar takes 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Visiting the Area
When you hire a car from Gyor-Per Airport, you have the option not only to explore Hungary and it's capital Budapest (a 50-60 minute drive), but you can also cross the border to Austria and visit Vienna (50-70 minute drive) or Bratislava (40-60 minutes).
Airport Services
The airport has a secure parking facility, there is a small hotel on-site and an option to eat in the terminal.
If I am Stopping Over in Gyor, What is There to See?
Gyor is an ancient town, where 3 rivers meet – the Danube, the Raba and the Rabca. Some of the oldest buildings of note, are the 15th century gothic Doczy chapel and the 13th century dwelling tower. The cathedral was originally of a romanesque style but has been renovated to baroque and gothic style. The Pannonhalma Abbey is 20km away from Gyor.
Where Can I Stay?
The WHB hotel is 10 km away from the airport, conveniently situated just off the M1 motorway. It is a modern hotel with 45 rooms and a 3 star rating. There is free Wi-Fi and parking facilities and the hotel offers a buffet style breakfast. Another option is the cosy 5 room hotel Aranypatko Fogado-Etterem in Gyorujbarat, a picturesque area between Gyor and Pannonhalma and just 12 km from the airport. It has free Wi-Fi, parking and specialises in Hungarian cuisine.
- The economic downturn has hit Gyor Airport hard and there still remains no prospect of commercial flights into the airport. The skeleton staff there still accommodate private aircraft and charters but flying into Gyor on a scheduled flight is still a long way off.