Can I fly direct from Zürich to Budapest?

Yes, direct flights from Zürich to Budapest are available. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 19.5% of all available options across the trailing 90 days. For flights with layovers, travelers typically experienced one stop before reaching their destination.

How long is the flight from Zürich to Budapest?

The typical direct flight from Zürich to Budapest has a median duration of 1 hour and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 804 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, historically have a significantly longer median duration of 6 hours and 25 minutes. Travelers should consider this difference when planning their journey.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Zürich to Budapest?

Historically, flying with a layover from Zürich to Budapest has typically been more economical. The median price for connecting flights was $181 across the trailing 90 days. In contrast, direct flights had a median price of $226, representing a premium of approximately 25% compared to flights with layovers. Direct flights also made up about 19.4% of the available options.

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Zürich to Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Budapest

When looking for cheap flights from Zürich to Budapest, prices typically range from $155–$239, with a median of $200. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and about 11% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Budapest is during January, with a median fare of $179. February and December also offer competitive prices, both with a median of $182.

Most itineraries from Zürich to Budapest connect at least once, with only 19.5% of recent fares being direct flights from Zürich to Budapest. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Zürich to Budapest takes about 5h 35m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most flights on this route involve at least one stopover.

The distance between Zürich and Budapest is 804 km, classifying this route as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Budapest

Regular price: CHF 167 - CHF 260

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

The regular price range for this route is 167 CHF to 260 CHF. The current lowest deal is 114 CHF with easyJet UK for travel from Nov 13-Nov 18.

now CHF 114

Low CHF 167

High CHF 260

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Budapest

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Budapest is January, with a median price of $179. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $225. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 179

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 225

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Budapest

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Budapest

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Budapest

Zürich (ZRH) - Budapest (BUD)

easyJet UK

CHF 352

CHF 160

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Budapest

Zürich (ZRH) - Budapest (BUD)

easyJet UK

CHF 345

CHF 160

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Budapest

Zürich (ZRH) - Budapest (BUD)

easyJet UK

CHF 380

CHF 174

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Budapest

Zürich (ZRH) - Budapest (BUD)

Air Serbia

CHF 459

CHF 205

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Budapest

Zürich (ZRH) - Budapest (BUD)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 399

CHF 135

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Budapest

Zürich (ZRH) - Budapest (BUD)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 347

CHF 138

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

CHF 463 → CHF 207

55%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

CHF 460 → CHF 204

56%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

CHF 458 → CHF 207

55%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

CHF 464 → CHF 213

54%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Budapest

Zürich - Budapest route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from ZRH to BUD are above the typical level, with 11% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

January, February, and December are cheapest

Historically, January ($179), February ($182), and December ($182) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 5h 35m

The median flight time from ZRH to BUD is 5 hours 35 minutes, classifying it as a short-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 80.5% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Swiss International Air Lines provides direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from ZRH to BUD appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Budapest, offering good value.

📍 ~10 km from Zürich (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 113

Budapest main airports to arrive at

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Zurich to Budapest.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, taxi)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 113

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Budapest, Hungary

79% AI deal score

$1,438

$713

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Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Sep 16

Budapest, Hungary

79% AI deal score

$1,386

$713

Save $673

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Oct 09

Budapest, Hungary

78% AI deal score

$1,142

$669

Save $473

LOT Polish Airlines

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Nov 06

Budapest, Hungary

78% AI deal score

$1,111

$670

Save $441

LOT Polish Airlines

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Sep 22

Budapest, Hungary

78% AI deal score

$1,270

$706

Save $564

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Sep 30

Budapest, Hungary

78% AI deal score

$1,269

$706

Save $563

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Sep 17

Budapest, Hungary

78% AI deal score

$1,320

$710

Save $610

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Sep 22

Budapest, Hungary

78% AI deal score

$1,339

$710

Save $629

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Sep 19

Budapest, Hungary

78% AI deal score

$1,308

$713

Save $595

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Oct 01

Budapest, Hungary

77% AI deal score

$1,220

$701

Save $519

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Sep 21

Budapest, Hungary

77% AI deal score

$1,227

$709

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Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Budapest

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Zürich to Budapest is typically 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, tickets bought in this window had an average price of $187. In contrast, tickets purchased 0-6 days before departure averaged $361. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to significant savings on this route.

A good price for a flight from Zürich to Budapest is considered to be $155 or less. Historically, about 25% of all fares for this route across the trailing 90 days were at or below this price point. The median price for this route during the same period was $200, with 75% of tickets priced at $239 or less.

Based on historical data, January, February, and December have typically offered some of the lowest median prices for flights from Zürich to Budapest. The median price in January was $179, while both February and December saw median prices of $182. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $200.

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Zürich to Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Budapest

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Budapest is during January, with a median fare of $179. February and December also offer competitive prices, both with a median of $182.

A typical journey from Zürich to Budapest takes about 5h 35m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most flights on this route involve at least one stopover.

The distance between Zürich and Budapest is 804 km, classifying this route as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Budapest

Regular price: CHF 167 - CHF 260

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

The regular price range for this route is 167 CHF to 260 CHF. The current lowest deal is 114 CHF with easyJet UK for travel from Nov 13-Nov 18.

now CHF 114

Low CHF 167

High CHF 260

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Budapest

January

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 179

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 225

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Budapest

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Budapest

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Budapest

Zürich (ZRH) - Budapest (BUD)

easyJet UK

CHF 352

CHF 160

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Budapest

Zürich (ZRH) - Budapest (BUD)

easyJet UK

CHF 345

CHF 160

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Budapest

Zürich (ZRH) - Budapest (BUD)

easyJet UK

CHF 380

CHF 174

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Budapest

Zürich (ZRH) - Budapest (BUD)

Air Serbia

CHF 459

CHF 205

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Budapest

Zürich (ZRH) - Budapest (BUD)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 399

CHF 135

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Budapest

Zürich (ZRH) - Budapest (BUD)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 347

CHF 138

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

CHF 463 → CHF 207

55%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

CHF 460 → CHF 204

56%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

CHF 458 → CHF 207

55%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

CHF 464 → CHF 213

54%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Budapest

Zürich - Budapest route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from ZRH to BUD are above the typical level, with 11% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

January, February, and December are cheapest

Historically, January ($179), February ($182), and December ($182) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 5h 35m

The median flight time from ZRH to BUD is 5 hours 35 minutes, classifying it as a short-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 80.5% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Swiss International Air Lines provides direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from ZRH to BUD appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Budapest, offering good value.

📍 ~10 km from Zürich (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 113

Budapest main airports to arrive at

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Zurich to Budapest.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, taxi)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 113

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Vienna International Airport is a major international hub with significantly more global connections than Budapest.

Budapest, Hungary

77% AI deal score

$1,227

$709

Save $518

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Budapest

Cheap Flights from Zürich to Budapest

Today’s best flight deals from Zürich to Budapest

Zürich to Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Budapest

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Budapest

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Budapest

Direct flights from Zürich to Budapest

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Budapest

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Budapest

Zürich - Budapest route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January, February, and December are cheapest

Median flight time is 5h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Zürich main airports to depart from

Budapest main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Budapest

Best Elite deals to Budapest

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Oct 09

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Budapest

When should I buy Zürich to Budapest tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Zürich to Budapest?

What's the best month to fly from Zürich to Budapest?

Can I fly direct from Zürich to Budapest?

How long is the flight from Zürich to Budapest?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Zürich to Budapest?

Related routes

More routes from Zürich

Flights to Budapest from other cities

Zürich to Budapest: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Budapest

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Budapest

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Budapest

Direct flights from Zürich to Budapest

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Budapest

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Budapest

Zürich - Budapest route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January, February, and December are cheapest

Median flight time is 5h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Zürich main airports to depart from

Budapest main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Budapest used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Budapest

Best Elite deals to Budapest

Sep 21

Sep 16

Sep 16

Oct 09

Nov 06

Sep 22

Sep 30

Sep 17

Sep 22

Sep 19

Oct 01

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Budapest

When should I buy Zürich to Budapest tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Zürich to Budapest?

What's the best month to fly from Zürich to Budapest?