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Only SWISS operates flights between Zurich and Budapest.

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

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

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

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $166 round-trip via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared to $365 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$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.

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

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 11% of one-stop connections

Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Zurich to Budapest route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 18%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $316 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $381: a $65 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 30 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Budapest flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Budapest City Centre, Keleti railway station and Ferenc Deak Square. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:10 am and lands at 8:47 am
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 10:52 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 37m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $364. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Budapest takes 1h 37m, 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.

One-way fares from Zurich to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $102, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Zurich and Budapest is around $234 round-trip, with a flight time of about 6h 40m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around $176, with a trip time of about 12h 32m. The bus is similarly priced at around $110 and takes about 14h 40m. Compared with flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 39% lower. However, those options take about 6+ hours longer each way.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 30m, compared with 4h 37m via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) and 4h 56m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Klass Wagen
· GREEN MOTION
· Dryyve
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· Sixt

Round-trip flights from Zurich to Budapest range from $291 to $466, with an average of $364 over the past 12 months. Anything below $291 counts as a good deal.