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Travel advice for Lake Balaton

Everything you need to know before you travel

Facts about Lake Balaton

Currency

Hungarian Forint

(HUF)

Language

Hungarian

Time zone

GMT +1

Flight duration

2 hours 55 minutes from Dublin

Balatonfüred, Hungary

Best time to go to Lake Balaton

Hungary’s weather hits both ends of the thermometer. The mercury regularly hits the mid-twenties in the summer months, and July can see highs of more than 30°C. In winter, it’s a different story, with below-freezing temperatures not uncommon, especially in January and February.

Passports & Visas

Irish citizens don’t need a visa to enter Hungary but must have a valid passport. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit Hungary - Department of Foreign Affairs (dfa.ie)

Health & Safety

For the latest health and safety information, visit Hungary - Department of Foreign Affairs (dfa.ie)

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