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Only SWISS operates flights between Budapest and Zurich.

Flights from Budapest to Zurich usually depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Helvetic Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class
• airBaltic: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Budapest to Zurich.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €197 return via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), compared with €325 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €25–€87 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 variants.

One-stop flights from Budapest to Zurich most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 11% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 49% on the Budapest to Zurich route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at €278 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at €538, a difference of €260. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Budapest to Zurich route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 35 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Budapest to Zurich flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Zurich Central Station and Zurich City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Budapest to Zurich:

• Earliest: departs at 06:15 and lands at 07:55
• Latest: departs at 20:00 and lands at 21:40.

The flight takes about 1h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 42% above the route average of €318. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Budapest to Zurich takes 1h 40m, covering 1,293 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about €164 to €1,135. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Budapest to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €108, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

SWISS is the only airline operating Budapest to Zurich flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Budapest and Zurich is around €164 return, with a flight time of about 7h 35m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around €109, with a trip time of about 12h 23m. The bus is similarly priced at around €120 and takes about 17h 00m. Compared to flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 30% lower. However, those options take about 7+ hours longer each way.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 49m, compared to 4h 21m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 27m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Return flights from Budapest to Zurich range from €252 to €413, with an average of €318 over the past 12 months. Anything below €252 counts as a good deal.