Travel Information
General Information
Climate of the country
The climate is continental. The weather in September is pleasant and the average temperature is 20 °C. Nevertheless some rainy days can be expected.
Currency
The Forint (HUF), the official national currency, is convertible. The exchange rates applied in Budapest banks, official exchange offices and hotels may vary.
Approximately exchange rate (June 2007): 1 EUR = 250 Ft
All the major credit cards (VISA, EC/MC and American Express) are accepted in Hungary in places displaying the emblem at the entrance.
Visa
Most Europeans do not require an entry visa for Hungary. Please consult the Hungarian Embassy or Consulate nearest to you for special details relating to Visas or alternatively visit the website of the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: www.mfa.gov.hu
Invitation Letter
An official invitation letter will be sent to participants who may need it to obtain visa or funding, etc. on individual request. It does not constitute a commitment to provide any financial support for travelling and staying expenses.
Insurance
The registration fee does not include provision of any insurance. Participants are advised to travel with a valid personal travel insurance.
Electricity
The voltage in Hungary is 230 V, 50 Hz AC.
Tipping
There are no hard rules for tipping in Hungary. If you are satisfied with the service, a 10% tip is customary, particulary in a taxi, restaurant or café with table service.
Travel
Travel by Plane
Budapest has direct flight connection with every capital of Europe and other major cities and hubs in Europe and world-wide as well. Besides the Hungarian National Airlines (MALÉV website: www.malev.hu) the major Airlines are also presented in Budapest. Any point in the world can be reached to and from Budapest.
Budapest Ferihegy Airport has three terminals roughly 28 kilometres from the city centre.
Besides the major airlines since 2004 several low cost airlines have been running their flights between Budapest and the large European cities. (Wizzair, Germanwings, EasyJet, SkyEurope, Air-Berlin, Snowflake).
For further details regarding Budapest Airport please visit the following website: www.bud.hu The Budapest Airport Minibus operation is similar to a door-to-door taxi service. The 8-11-seater minibuses pick up passengers living in one part of the city while shuttles from the airport to the city also take passengers living in roughly the same area. For this reason it is necessary to reckon on a longer transfer time than a taxi.
Useful Links
15th European Congress on Obesity |
www.eco2007.org |
Europe |
www.visiteurope.com |
Hungary |
www.visiteurope.com/hungary |
Hungarian National Tourist Office |
www.hungary.com |
Budapest Tourism Office |
www.budapestinfo.hu |
Museums |
www.museum.hu |
Malév Hungarian Airlines |
www.malev.hu |
Hungarian Railway |
www.elvira.hu |
Eurolines |
www.eurolines.com |
Visa |
www.mfa.gov.hu |
Budapest Week |
www.budapestweek.hu |