How early should you arrive?
With airport parking, the time before departure includes not only check-in and security but also getting to the car park and from there to the terminal. We cannot give you an exact number of minutes – but we can tell you what to add up.
Your airline sets the baseline
When you need to be at the terminal is decided by your airline – you will find it in your booking or on the airline’s website. Work backwards from that time and add the time parking takes.
Add it up
- The airline’s recommended arrival time at the terminal.
- Time at the car park (parking, possibly key handover, paperwork).
- With a shuttle: waiting and journey time – ask the operator.
- At an official car park: walking time to the terminal.
- A margin for traffic and the unexpected.
Walking from the official car parks
According to BUD’s indicative figures (not guaranteed journey times):
- Terminal Parking: less than 1 minute on foot
- City Break Parking: 2–5 minutes on foot
- Holiday Parking: 4–9 minutes on foot
- Smart Parking: 8–10 minutes on foot
- Relax Parking: 8–10 minutes by shuttle bus
When to allow extra time
- At peak times (school holidays, long weekends).
- If you travel with lots of luggage or children.
- If it is your first time at that car park – the entrance is not always easy to find.
We do not publish prices or availability – always check these with the operator.