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

• Earliest: departs at 7:10 and lands at 8:48
• Latest: departs at 21:10 and lands at 22:48.

The flight takes about 1h 38m.

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

A direct flight from Zurich to Budapest takes 1h 38m, 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 Zurich to Budapest range from 263 € to 430 €, with an average of 332 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 263 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the 332 € route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 149 € return via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared with 334 € for direct.

SWISS is the only airline operating Zurich to Budapest flights. 83% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 21 €–90 € 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 Zurich to Budapest flights, with 25% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 25%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Zurich and Budapest is around 208 € return, with a flight time of about 1h 35m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around 134 €, with a trip time of about 12h 22m. The bus is similarly priced at around 89 € and takes about 13h 31m. Compared to flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 47% lower. However, those options take about 11+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Zurich to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 98 €, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 29 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• Dryyve
• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Sixt

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Zurich to Budapest route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 30m.

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

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Zurich to Budapest. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at 292 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 350 €, a difference of 57 €.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only SWISS operates flights between Zurich and Budapest.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 33m, compared to 4h 37m via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) and 4h 59m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Szent-Istvan Bazilika, Szabadsag hid, and Liszt Ferenc Ter. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Zurich to Budapest flights:

• SWISS: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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
• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Helvetic Airways: 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.