Last call for Hungarian sweets at Terminal 2
Gate-side in Terminal 2, Szamos is the airside branch of the long‑running Hungarian confectioner, handy when you skipped the city cafés. You’ll see boxed marzipan, pralines and chocolate bars stacked in suitcase‑friendly formats, many in flat 150–250 g gift boxes that slide easily into hand luggage. It sits past security, so you can grab something even 20–30 minutes before boarding.
Prices here run higher than in Budapest supermarkets or downtown Szamos cafés; think tourist markup in exchange for location. A 200 g marzipan selection that might be a few hundred forints cheaper in the city still sells quickly because it’s pre‑boxed and TSA‑proof. Figure you’re paying for speed and certainty more than value.
Regulars who know the brand usually stock up in town, then use Szamos at BUD only for an extra box for colleagues or a forgotten gift. The sweet spot: flat presentation boxes and rigid chocolate bars that won’t crush in an overhead bin, unlike fresh pastries from other Terminal 2 spots. If you’re down to your last forints, check price tags carefully; some items are cheaper back in the duty‑free liquor/chocolate section.
Watch out for impulse overspend: it’s easy to stack three 150 g boxes and end up near 8,000–10,000 HUF. One practical move: pick one mid‑size assortment box instead of several small ones, then divide pieces among people at home.