ZRH - BUD

$87 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

Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Sep 30
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9:05 am - 1:40 pmZRH-BUD
4h 35m1 stop
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7:55 pm - 7:30 amBUD-ZRH
11h 35m1 stop
$172
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Wed, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 21
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8:05 am - 5:00 pmZRH-BUD
8h 55m1 stop
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6:00 am - 3:40 pmBUD-ZRH
9h 40m1 stop
$184
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 2
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9:55 pm - 10:30 amZRH-BUD
12h 35m1 stop
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7:15 pm - 7:55 amBUD-ZRH
12h 40m1 stop
$192
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Sun, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 27
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2:35 pm - 9:40 pmZRH-BUD
7h 05m1 stop
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3:15 pm - 2:25 pmBUD-ZRH
23h 10m1 stop
$216Air Serbia
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Sun, Aug 17 - Fri, Aug 29
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2:35 pm - 9:40 pmZRH-BUD
7h 05m1 stop
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10:10 pm - 8:40 amBUD-ZRH
10h 30m1 stop
$217Air Serbia
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Thu, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 14
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11:20 am - 7:55 pmZRH-BUD
8h 35m1 stop
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10:25 am - 7:15 pmBUD-ZRH
8h 50m1 stop
$220easyJet
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Sun, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 5
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5:35 pm - 11:05 pmZRH-BUD
5h 30m1 stop
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5:25 pm - 10:25 pmBUD-ZRH
5h 00m1 stop
$263KLM
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Tue, Dec 30 - Mon, Jan 5
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11:55 am - 4:10 pmZRH-BUD
4h 15m1 stop
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6:30 am - 11:00 amBUD-ZRH
4h 30m1 stop
$266KLM
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Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 1
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7:10 am - 8:45 amZRH-BUD
1h 35mnonstop
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2:55 pm - 4:35 pmBUD-ZRH
1h 40mnonstop
$291SWISS
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Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 1
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7:10 am - 8:45 amZRH-BUD
1h 35mnonstop
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2:55 pm - 4:35 pmBUD-ZRH
1h 40mnonstop
$293SWISS
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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.
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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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Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Emily Zemler

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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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?

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 Sunday and avoid Tuesdays 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 $227 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $390 and $370 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $364, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$87
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% 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.
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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 $87 for a one-way ticket and $172 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 A320-100/200 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 $310 or less one-way and $294 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

Air Canada, SWISS, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, +1 more

Air Canada, SWISS, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, SWISS, United Airlines

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, SWISS, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, +1 more

Air Canada, SWISS, +2 more

Thursday

Air Canada, SWISS, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, +1 more

Air Canada, SWISS, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada, SWISS, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, +1 more

Air Canada, SWISS, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada, SWISS, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, +1 more

Air Canada, SWISS, +2 more

Sunday

Air Canada, SWISS, United Airlines

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

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Direct returns

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Zurich

Monday

Air Canada, SWISS, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, +1 more

Air Canada, SWISS, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, SWISS, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, +1 more

Air Canada, SWISS, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, SWISS, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, +1 more

Air Canada, SWISS, +2 more

Thursday

Air Canada, SWISS, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, +1 more

Air Canada, SWISS, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada, SWISS, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, +1 more

Air Canada, SWISS, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada, SWISS, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, +1 more

Air Canada, SWISS, +2 more

Sunday

Air Canada, SWISS, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, +1 more

Air Canada, SWISS, +2 more

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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 1686 reviews
6.8Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.1Food
8.2Crew
7.4Comfort
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Not good. We returned on united airlines and the food was horrible.

4.0 OkayLuz, Jul 2025ZRH - DEN
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Not good. We returned on united airlines and the food was horrible.

The cabin was warm and few used the blankets. I should’ve upgraded.

The plan was delayed for takeoff by an hour, but we ended up making the landing on time which was a nice surprise.

The crew was very friendly and nice! Very smooth flight.

The meal was wonderful and strawberry ice cream was a plus.

Absolutely amazing! Best airline i have flown with, huge difference to United!

All the flight to USA were arranged to E terminal whereas from Dubrovnik arriving on Zurich is on A80, have to walk all the way from A to E, even need transfer bus , for short transfer time like in an hour, we have to work fast, as soon as arrived at E, it is about time to boarding, pretty tight schedule, I hope Zurich airport can make some rearrangement so that transfer people do not have to walk long way. For short transfer time people, such as 50 min, this is even impossible if still like this.

...as stated previously, red tape should be shorted by Swiss in terms of generating refunds...

They didn't give us Nothing to eat, come on..... 1 package of chips and a glass of soda won't do anything to the company

I haven't flown Swiss in a long time. I was disappointed that after paying $14,907 for 3 business class seats, we still had to pay another $200 for a single business class seat. All the window seats used to be single seats. Now it's every other one and if you want a single seat it's extra. Also, The double seats do not have pods or any privacy. We landed in Chicago after a long 10 hour flight and our connecting flight was on United. Because we do not have status on Swiss, we were not allowed to use the United lounge, even with business class seats. My father is on crutches and we had a 4 hour layover. No lounge was also disappointing. All of my status is on British Airways so I will go back to flying BA. We flew Swiss because my father did not want to go through Heathrow. On a positive, the crew were super nice and accommodating for my father who had recently had hip replacement surgery. Food was okay. I"m not a good person to critique the food, I never like airplane food.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Zurich to Budapest

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Zurich (ZRH)
Budapest (BUD)

Compare transportation modes for Zurich to Budapest

Transportation modeAverage priceAverage duration
Flights$3371h 35m
Buses$11913h 49m

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