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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 7:55 am
• Latest: departs at 8:00 pm and lands at 9:40 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 40m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Budapest to Zurich:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Budapest to Zurich takes 1h 40m, covering 499 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Budapest to Zurich range from $267 to $456, with an average of $337 over the past 12 months. Anything below $267 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the $337 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $227 round-trip via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), compared to $343 for nonstop.

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 $37–$100 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% of flights 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, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $152 to $665. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Budapest and Zurich is around $152 round-trip, with a flight time of about 12h 15m. Recent bus fares are around $110, with a trip time of about 14h 15m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 28% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 2+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Budapest to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $82, which is 63% below the typical average for this route.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 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 3 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 $285 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $405, a difference of $120.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 at 3h 49m, compared with 4h 19m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 27m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Hallenstadion, Lindenhof and Stadion Letzigrund. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

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 always check the fare details before booking.

LOT is a pet-friendly airline that allows cats, ferrets, and dogs on flights from Budapest to Zurich. The combined weight and carrier should be at most 17 lb, and the carrier can be 17 x 12 x 8 inches or 21 x 15 x 8 inches in measurement. LOT requires kennels to be securely closed, tight, and spacious enough for the animal to move around freely.

LOT welcomes all travelers and is dedicated to making air travel stress-free for passengers with limited mobility. The airline provides in-flight wheelchairs, so you can move about the cabin during your journey. Seats in aircraft have lifting armrests for hassle-free movement. Lavatories on the planes are fitted with handrails. Low-vision and hard-of-hearing passengers are accompanied through check-in, boarding, and from the aircraft to the arrivals at ZRH.

Some eco-friendly airlines plying this route include Lufthansa, Austria Airlines, and Brussels Airlines. Brussels Airlines has upgraded its fleet to an Airbus-only fleet to reduce carbon emissions. Austria Airlines has a carbon offsetting program (Green Fares) so that its passengers can reduce emissions by contributing to climate-friendly projects. Lufthansa is adopting sustainable aviation fuels.

Children aged five to 11 must fly from Budapest to Zurich under the Unaccompanied Minor service with Swiss Air. Nonetheless, you may request the service for young flyers between 12 and 17. At check-in, they will require a photo ID of the drop-off guardian, passport or birth certificate of the unaccompanied minor, four copies of the unaccompanied minor form, and the pick-up guardian’s address, contact, and name.