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2022 Kerestir primer:
Yurzeit is Wednesday May 4
Closest airports are KSC/DEB/BUD, BUD has the most options
Car Rentals:
To drive on Hungarian Motorways the car needs to have a "vignette" (toll stickers). Locally rented cars should come with one
*WAZE USERS* add "Vignette HU - E-matrica országos" under "Tolls & HOV passes", otherwise you will be routed avoiding the highway
Make note of speeding cameras, violations can be as high as 300k HUF (~$837 USD)
Some might ask for an "International Driving Permit", and some countries (like Poland), driving without one is as driving unlicensed
One-way rentals returning in countries have a hefty drop fee
Generally it takes about 3 hours to/from BUD airport so you have to overnight (those coming to/from USA). The direct charter is without overnight, 32 hours hours EWR>EWR
COVID RESTRICTIONS: (please note when transiting other countries to check their rules as well)
Hungary: The word "Covid" is in the history books already
Those transiting:
Poland: Covid is over as well, no masks required on LOT Polish
Germany: Proof of vaccinations or 48hr covid test. Lufthansa (German law) requires FFP2/KN95. To access a lounge you need a 24hr covid test
Switzerland:
To enter the Schengen Area thru Switzerland you must be fully vaccinated within the past 270 days. exiting thru Switzerland is ok. AS OF MAY 2 ALL BORDER RESTRICTIONS ARE ENDING. Masks are NOT required in Switzerland/Swiss Airlines
Austria: A PCR 72hr or Rapid 48hr is required to enter Austria. Austrian (Austria law) requires a N95/KN95 mask
France: A PCR 72hr or Rapid 48hr is required to enter France
Returning to USA:
Everyone over the age of 2 needs a negative Covid test within a day before the flight (not limited to 24 hours)