What percentage of Budapest to Zürich flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 28.4% of flights from Budapest to Zürich were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was one. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Budapest to Zürich?

The typical direct flight time from Budapest to Zürich is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 804 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging around 7 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

How much do direct flights from Budapest to Zürich cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Budapest to Zürich have been about 25% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $190, while connecting flights had a median price of $152. Direct flights accounted for approximately 27% of all observed flights on this route across the trailing 90 days.

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Budapest to Zürich: Overview

Insights for flights from Budapest to Zürich

A typical journey from Budapest to Zürich takes about 5h 40m, including connections. Since most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. The distance covered on this route is 804 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Budapest to Zürich, fares are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $136–$201, with a median of $157. Approximately 15% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better rates.

The cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Zürich is typically in February and January, both with a median fare of $143. November also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $147. These months present the best opportunities for travelers seeking lower costs.

Most itineraries for flights from Budapest to Zürich connect at least once, with only 28.4% of recent fares being direct flights. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Budapest to Zürich

Regular price: $175 - $347

Prices for flights from Budapest to Zürich are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Budapest to Zürich is between 175 USD and 347 USD. The current lowest deal is 143 USD with Ryanair, for travel from Nov 26 to Nov 30.

now $143

Low $175

High $347

The cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Zürich

The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Zurich is January, with a median price of $143. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $172. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

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Flights from $143

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Flights from $172

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Direct flights from Budapest to Zürich

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Budapest to Zürich

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BUD - Zürich

Budapest (BUD) - Zürich (ZRH)

Wizz Air

$267

$226

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BUD - Zürich

Budapest (BUD) - Zürich (ZRH)

Wizz Air

$320

$261

One-way

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Budapest (BUD) - Zürich (ZRH)

Ryanair

$321

$287

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Budapest (BUD) - Zürich (ZRH)

Ryanair

$267

$180

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Budapest (BUD) - Zürich (ZRH)

Ryanair

$267

$212

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BUD - Zürich

Budapest (BUD) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$321

$238

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Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Budapest to Zürich

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$316 → $209

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3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$314 → $211

33%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$300 → $202

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$317 → $223

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Popular Airports to fly from Budapest to Zürich

Budapest - Zürich route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Budapest to Zürich are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, January, February, and November offer the best prices to Zürich from Budapest.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 5h 40m flight duration

Flights from Budapest to Zürich typically take 5 hours and 40 minutes, with one stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 28.4% of recent flights from Budapest to Zürich are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Swiss International Air Lines is one of the airlines offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals on flights from Budapest to Zürich appear frequently, with many deals in the last 30 days.

Budapest main airports to depart from

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International is a convenient option for flights from Budapest to Zürich.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Zürich main airports to arrive at

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Budapest to Zürich.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$147

Airports nearby Zürich used as alternative

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

Cheapest

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is a useful alternative due to its proximity and high flight volume.

📍 ~85 km from Zürich (reachable by rail and road)

💸 Flights from ~$35

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zürich

Historically, booking flights from Budapest to Zürich 60+ days in advance has typically offered the lowest average prices. For instance, flights booked within this window had an average price of $159. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $222. Across the trailing quarter, prices generally increased as the departure date approached, with the 28-59 day window averaging $165 and the 14-27 day window averaging $173.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Budapest to Zürich is considered to be $136 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $157. Prices can vary, with 75% of deals observed being $201 or less, indicating that securing a fare at or below $136 represents a competitive offer.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Budapest to Zürich have been February and January, both with a median price of $143. November also presented competitive prices, with a median of $147. The annual median price for this route is $157, suggesting that these months offer opportunities for savings compared to the overall yearly average.

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Budapest to Zürich: Overview

Insights for flights from Budapest to Zürich

How much is a round trip from Budapest to Zürich

Regular price: $175 - $347

Prices for flights from Budapest to Zürich are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Budapest to Zürich is between 175 USD and 347 USD. The current lowest deal is 143 USD with Ryanair, for travel from Nov 26 to Nov 30.

now $143

Low $175

High $347

The cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Zürich

January

Cheapest

Flights from $143

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $172

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