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The launch of the new direct flight between Budapest and Toronto signals that transportation links between Hungary and North America have reached a new level, said Zsolt Tárkányi, State Secretary at the Ministry for Transport and Investment, at a press conference held on Saturday following the arrival of the new direct flight connecting the two cities.
He said that the flight between Toronto and Budapest will operate until October 24, initially four times a week, and then five times a week starting next month (in July and August). Zsolt Tárkányi noted that American Airlines’ direct flight between Budapest and Philadelphia also launched a few weeks ago, signaling the strengthening of North American ties.
Officials and aviation representatives stand beside an Air Canada Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport, welcoming the arrival of the airline’s new direct flight from Toronto. Photo: MTI/Noémi Bruzák
The State Secretary explained that
the growing interest in Budapest and Hungary is also reflected in the airport’s performance. Passenger traffic reached nearly 20 million last year, an increase of about 20 percent compared to 2023.
He emphasized that the current infrastructure will soon no longer be sufficient to meet demand. It is equally important that a rail link between the airport and downtown Budapest be built and integrated into the existing national rail network, and the government is committed to making this a reality. This is important because it will enable a fast, rail-based connection to the airport not only from Budapest but from every part of the country, which will not only ensure passenger comfort but also relieve traffic congestion on the capital’s road network.
In response to a question from MTI, he said that the government is currently focused on securing EU funds; this is the most important task until August 31, and any EU funding for the high-speed rail line will likely be possible in the next budget cycle. Based on the government’s plans, the airport’s high-speed rail line would not be built as a standalone line, but would branch off from the main Line 100 and reach Liszt Ferenc International Airport via an underground section.
François Berisot, CEO of Budapest Airport, delivers remarks during the launch ceremony of Air Canada’s direct Budapest–Toronto service at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport on June 6, 2026. Photo: MTI/Bruzák Noémi
François Berisot, CEO of Budapest Airport believes that the new Budapest-Toronto flight is a significant milestone, as it will make it easier for passengers to reach not only Canada but also numerous destinations in the United States, the Caribbean, and South America via Air Canada’s network.
Following the launch of American Airlines’ Budapest-Philadelphia flight, this is the second direct North American destination from Budapest in the summer schedule,”
he added.
Nearly 90,000 passengers travel between Hungary and Canada each year, and the direct flight is expected to further increase this traffic. They are working with the Hungarian government on a long-term development program to ensure the airport provides world-class services, he noted.
Rocky Lo, Air Canada’s director of international sales, emphasized that the new flight not only connects the two cities but also links Central Europe with one of Canada’s most important economic and cultural hubs. He explained that via Toronto,
passengers can reach more than 48 Canadian and over 100 North American destinations with convenient connections, while Canadian travelers gain direct access to Hungary and the region.
L-R: Rocky Lo, Zsolt Tárkányi, François Lafreniere and François Berisot cut a ceremonial cake during the launch celebration of Air Canada’s new direct Budapest–Toronto service at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport on June 6, 2026. Photo: MTI/Bruzák Noémi
François Lafreniere, Canada’s Ambassador to Hungary, emphasized that Hungarian-Canadian relations have already been strong, and that the direct air link could further strengthen tourism and business ties and make travel easier for the approximately 350,000-member Hungarian-Canadian diaspora. The ambassador believes that it is of symbolic significance that direct air service between the two countries is resuming precisely on the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution, when one of the largest waves of Hungarian immigration in Canadian history took place.
Via MTI; Featured photo: MTI/Bruzák Noémi
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