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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.

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

A direct flight from Budapest to Zurich takes 1h 40m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Budapest to Zurich range from C$ 414 to C$ 678, with an average of C$ 521 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 414 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 42% above the route average of C$ 521. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 322 round-trip via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), compared to C$ 533 for direct.

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 C$ 53–C$ 142 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% 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 C$ 255 to C$ 1,482. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Budapest and Zurich is around C$ 255 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 40m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around C$ 169 round-trip, with a trip time of about 12h 23m. The bus is similarly priced at around C$ 162 round-trip and takes about 13h 25m. Compared to flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 35% lower. However, those options take about 11+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Budapest to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 180, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 24 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. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 1 hour 34 minutes.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 11% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 49% on the Budapest to Zurich route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 455 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at C$ 882, a difference of C$ 427. 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 21m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 27m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Halle 622 and MCH Messe Zürich. 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Helvetic Airways: a carry-on 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 travellers should check the fare details before booking.