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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.

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

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.

Return flights from Budapest to Zurich range from €238 to €408, with an average of €301 over the past 12 months. Anything below €238 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the €301 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €203 return via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), compared with €307 for direct.

SWISS is the only airline operating Budapest to Zurich flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €33–€89 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 Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about €161 to €767. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Budapest and Zurich is around €161 return, with a flight time of about 1h 40m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around €131, with a trip time of about 15h 45m. The bus is similarly priced at around €98 and takes about 14h 15m. Compared to flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 29% lower. However, those options take about 13+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Budapest to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €100, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 34m.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 47% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Budapest to Zurich. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at €255 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €362, a difference of €107.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only SWISS operates flights between Budapest and Zurich.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 49m, compared to 4h 19m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 27m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

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

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