ZRH - BUD

$80 Find Cheap Flights from Zurich to Budapest

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Cheap Flights from Zurich to Budapest (ZRH-BUD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Zurich to Budapest that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Zurich to Budapest

Wed, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 4
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4:20 pm - 7:50 amZRH-BUD
15h 30m2 stops
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7:25 pm - 5:25 pmBUD-ZRH
22h 00m2 stops
$205Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3
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9:35 pm - 6:30 pmZRH-BUD
20h 55m2 stops
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10:05 am - 8:25 pmBUD-ZRH
10h 20m1 stop
$210Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 21
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8:15 pm - 9:25 amZRH-BUD
13h 10m1 stop
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6:45 am - 7:35 amBUD-ZRH
24h 50m2 stops
$211Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 13
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9:35 am - 2:45 pmZRH-BUD
5h 10m1 stop
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11:30 am - 8:50 amBUD-ZRH
21h 20m1 stop
$214Air Serbia
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Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2
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5:35 pm - 7:10 pmZRH-BUD
1h 35mnonstop
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6:15 am - 7:55 amBUD-ZRH
1h 40mnonstop
$217SWISS
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Sat, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 17
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9:35 pm - 12:25 pmZRH-BUD
14h 50m1 stop
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5:55 pm - 9:55 amBUD-ZRH
16h 00m1 stop
$218Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 4
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5:40 pm - 11:10 pmZRH-BUD
5h 30m1 stop
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6:30 am - 11:00 amBUD-ZRH
4h 30m1 stop
$226KLM
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Sat, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 29
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5:30 pm - 11:10 pmZRH-BUD
5h 40m1 stop
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12:10 pm - 4:45 pmBUD-ZRH
4h 35m1 stop
$228KLM
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Sat, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 17
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8:40 pm - 9:35 pmZRH-BUD
24h 55m1 stop
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11:30 am - 8:50 amBUD-ZRH
21h 20m1 stop
$230Air Serbia
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Wed, Dec 24 - Tue, Dec 30
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9:10 pm - 10:45 pmZRH-BUD
1h 35mnonstop
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6:15 am - 7:55 amBUD-ZRH
1h 40mnonstop
$263SWISS
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Zurich Airport's efficient security ensures quick passage.
Use the 100E Airport Express for a direct ride to Budapest.
Expert advice
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Top airlines
Air Serbia
Cheapest • from $214 (round-trip)
SWISS
Best reviews • 7.5 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 29% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$205
Typical prices: $277-$419
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/3Thu 12/4
ZRH - BUD • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$217
Typical prices: $199-$277
SWISS
Mon 2/23Mon 3/2
ZRH - BUD • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Zurich to Budapest flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zurich to Budapest to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Zurich to Budapest?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Zurich to Budapest departing in December.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Budapest?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Zurich to Budapest clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Zurich to Budapest, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Zurich, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Budapest?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to Budapest is February, where tickets cost $228 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $390 and $373 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Zurich to Budapest?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $301 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to Budapest?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to Budapest, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Zurich to Budapest

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
ZRH

Zurich Airport's efficient security ensures quick passage. Follow instructions and have liquids ready in a clear bag for a smooth experience.

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BUD

Use the 100E Airport Express for a direct, cost-effective ride from BUD to Budapest city center, with frequent service even at night.

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Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$80
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from Zurich to Budapest

When to book flights from Zurich to Budapest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to Budapest based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Zurich to Budapest

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to Budapest?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Budapest was $80 for a one-way ticket and $205 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Zurich and Budapest?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to Budapest?

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to Budapest flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to Budapest?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Zurich and Budapest.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Zurich to Budapest?

    There are nonstop flights from Zurich to Budapest on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zurich to Budapest?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Zurich to Budapest.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Zurich to Budapest?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Budapest from Zurich is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zurich to Budapest?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Budapest with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline. Booking your flights between Zurich and BUD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zurich to Budapest?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Budapest from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Zurich to Budapest

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $198 or less one-way and $301 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to Budapest?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Zurich to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Zurich Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zurich to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Monday

SWISS

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Tuesday

SWISS

SWISS

Wednesday

SWISS

SWISS

Thursday

SWISS

SWISS

Friday

SWISS

SWISS

Saturday

SWISS

SWISS

Sunday

SWISS

SWISS

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Direct returns

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Zurich

Monday

SWISS

SWISS

Tuesday

SWISS

SWISS

Wednesday

SWISS

SWISS

Thursday

SWISS

SWISS

Friday

SWISS

SWISS

Saturday

SWISS

SWISS

Sunday

SWISS

SWISS

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Zurich to Budapest

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zurich to Budapest. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Zurich to Budapest? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 1776 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
7.1Food
7.4Comfort
6.8Entertainment
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0lane 2qs on tim3. Very bad food. No free wifi, only for texts. Entertainment poor and hard to access.

4.0 OkayDavid M, Oct 2025ZRH - JFK
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0lane 2qs on tim3. Very bad food. No free wifi, only for texts. Entertainment poor and hard to access.

At boarding, the locations where we had to have our passports checked prior to boarding were very unclear. Occasional staff wandered around telling people, but in busy area of the terminal this was not obvious. It was also located well after the check in desk in terms of walking to the gate. The Premium Economy service was attentive and warm. The only big draw back was lack of restrooms, and no division or even curtain between PE and Economy.

We had seats between the bathroom and a screaming baby, and did not have enough room to lay my head down on the tray table. Not ideal.

Everything was fairly easy just hard when you get to Heathrow not know your Gate number until an hour before but otherwise really everything great. Did not get my texts in time though to do me any good but that is why I still like everything the old fashioned way and print everything out.

My experience was wonderful. The professionalism of the crew was exemplary 🙂. The meals were wholesome and tasty. I have no complaints

Everything was smooth and great. I didnt like that they talk so much on the interphone during the flight.

Even though I paid extra for more room, we were very cramped and the seats were hard. Also, when we checked in they did not post the gate we were to arrive at even though we were half an hour away from boarding. The agent did not know either. Actually, the flight from Porto to Zurich did to have the gate posted, and there were very few agents in the boarding areas who could help us. I would never fly Swiss Air again.

Horrible flight. First delay in boarding of approximately 30 minutes. While in the plane, the flight attendants huddle and we get an announcement that the crew's legal time was exceeded, that they don't have replacement crew and that they will need to cancel the flight. One would think that they would know that their time was to be exceeded BEFORE boarding. Took for ever to deplane. Then we were told that flight would not be cancelled but gave us a departure time of 21.15, which of course was not fulfilled. Arrived in Valencia, luggage took 30 minutes to arrive. Absolutely unacceptable

Swiss is the. Only airline I use when I go to Europe. They are on time and they are fantastic!

At the boarding gate, passengers were offered the option of checking in their carry-on luggage, as the plane was full. However, they failed to specify that they would not be dropping it off at the exit. Instead, everyone had to wait over 30 minutes at the airport carousel, and to everyone's surprise, not even the carry-on luggage, but the checked luggage, was the first to arrive. An hour later, we finally collected our bags. Lesson learned: I will never check my carry-on luggage with Swiss Air / Helvetic Airways again.

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Flights$6291h 35m
Buses$10613h 45m

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