🇭🇺 Pogány, Hungary
Pécs-Pogány Airport (PEV) is a primary regional aviation hub serving southern Hungary, located near the village of Pogány approximately 6 miles (10 km) south of the Pécs city center. The airport operates from a single, modern passenger terminal inaugurated in 2003, designed for high efficiency and intuitive navigation with short walking distances throughout. It acts as a critical infrastructure link for the Baranya region, providing a professional base for general aviation, private charters, and soon-to-be-restored regular commercial services.
The terminal infrastructure provides essential amenities across its unified layout, including a comfortable waiting hall and a dedicated on-site café and snack bar that serves hot beverages, sandwiches, and local pastries. Travelers have access to free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the building, a specialized mother-and-child room, and a dedicated pilot's lounge for flight crews. While the facility currently lacks large-scale retail shops or duty-free outlets, it is fully barrier-free and provides a streamlined environment for passengers transitioning to regional and international destinations.
Operationally, the airport features a single 4,921-foot (1,500m) asphalt runway and is set to host a major relaunch of scheduled commercial flights to Munich via Lufthansa starting in March 2026. Ground transportation to central Pécs is well-supported by a dedicated shuttle bus service that typically operates on flight days, alongside official taxi ranks located directly outside the terminal exit. The facility also offers approximately 80 free parking spaces situated conveniently in front of the main entrance, ensuring a high level of convenience for both domestic and regional travelers.
Pécs-Pogány International Airport (PEV) is a regional hub in southern Hungary, serving as a gateway to the university city of Pécs. While it handles primarily charters, business aviation, and seasonal regional flights, it currently has NO regular scheduled daily commercial airline services. For most travelers, the standard 'connection' is to fly into Budapest (BUD) and take the direct InterCity train from Budapest Keleti or Kelenföld station (approx.
2.5 hour trip). Shuttle services (like Travel4You) also provide door-to-door links between BUD and Pécs. If arriving at PEV via private aircraft, ground transport into the city center (approx. 9km away) must be pre-arranged with a local taxi service or hotel That route is most useful for the university city and the surrounding wine region, because the airport saves a long road leg into southern Hungary.
The facility is modern and handles processing quickly. Arrive 60 minutes early for private departures The airport feels more like a regional shortcut into Pcs than a major hub, so pre-booking a driver keeps the university-city connection smooth. It is a compact, practical airport, best when the driver is already waiting and the rest of the day is scheduled. A city taxi should already be booked ahead.
• No year-round commercial flights; use the train from Budapest (BUD).
• Pre-arrange a taxi pickup from Pécs town for airfield arrivals.
• The airport is a gateway for the UNESCO Early Christian Necropolis.
• Ideal for private pilots exploring the scenic Mecsek mountain range.
• Check for seasonal charter flights to the Mediterranean during summer.
Minimum domestic connection:
30 minutes
International connections:
60 minutes
Interline transfers:
90 minutes
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Last updated: April 2026 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources