Hungary Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Department of Aviation and Air Navigation Services (under Ministry of Construction and Transport)
- Website: https://www.kozlekedesi.kormany.hu
- Contact: legiforgalom@ekm.gov.hu
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Requirements by Operation Type
Private flights from non-Schengen countries must transmit general declaration with flight plan and passenger identity information to Hungarian Police before take-off.
Third-country carriers require prior authorization for non-scheduled commercial flights. Air ambulance can operate with prior notification and subsequent TCO application within 10 working days.
Covered by bilateral air service agreements. EU carriers operate freely under EU Regulation 1008/2008.
Overflight Permit
- Required: No
- Authority: Department of Aviation and Air Navigation Services
- Lead Time: N/A - no authorization required for IASTA contracting states for transit
- Validity: N/A
- Fees: Eurocontrol route charges only (via HungaroControl)
No authorization required for transit flights across Hungarian territory for IASTA contracting states. EASA TCO authorization not required for operators only overflying without a planned landing.
No application required. File ICAO flight plan via AFTN/CFMU.
Landing Permit
- Required: Conditional
- Authority: Department of Aviation and Air Navigation Services
- Lead Time: 5 working days before flight
- Validity: Per flight or series as specified
- Fees: No CAA processing fee; standard airport and HungaroControl navigation charges apply
Required for non-EU carriers performing non-scheduled commercial flights. EU carriers exempt for intra-EU operations. Non-commercial flights from non-ICAO or non-bilateral agreement states also require permission.
Submit application to the Department of Aviation at least 5 working days before the flight. Include AOC, insurance, EASA TCO authorization, and flight details. Air ambulance missions require prior notification with subsequent TCO application within 10 working days.
Cabotage
Prohibited for non-EU carriers. EU carriers may operate cabotage under EU Regulation 1008/2008.
General Remarks
Hungary is an EU and Schengen member state. HungaroControl provides air navigation services. Private flights from non-Schengen states must provide passenger details to police. EASA TCO required for third-country commercial operations.