Scenic view of the iconic Hungarian Parliament Building along the Danube River in Budapest. — flights from Zurich to Budapest
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Flights from Zurich to Budapest

Nonstop flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Budapest (BUD) take about 1h 30m (805 km). SWISS and Helvetic Airways fly it. Lowest fare seen: $194 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Budapest

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Scenic view of the iconic Hungarian Parliament Building along the Danube River in Budapest. — arriving in Budapest

Airport transfer

BUD → Budapest, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Zurich →1 lounge at Zurich AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresBUD to Budapest: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Budapest →29 drop-off points, from €3.90

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Airlines flying Zurich to Budapest

Carriers on ZRH–BUD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ SWISSnonstop fare seen✈ Helvetic Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Zurich to Budapest fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $194 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $60. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$43830 Oct 2026 · SWISS$139 · 1 stop25 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$3303 Nov 2026 · SWISS$104 · 1 stop3 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$19427 Dec 2026 · SWISS$60 · 1 stop13 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$19419 Jan 2027 · Helvetic Airways$102 · 1 stop8 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$1962 Feb 2027 · Helvetic Airways$111 · 1 stop2 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$19528 Mar 2027 · SWISS$109 · 1 stop28 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $60 in December 2026, against $104 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 6 of 6 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Zurich to Budapest, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Zurich to Budapest flights

How long is the flight from Zurich to Budapest?
A nonstop flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Budapest (BUD) takes about 1h 30m, covering 805 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Zurich from Budapest by air?
The great-circle distance between Zürich Airport and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is 805 km (500 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Zurich to Budapest?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ZRH–BUD route include SWISS and Helvetic Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Zurich to Budapest cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ZRH–BUD was $194 USD with SWISS (nonstop), departing 27 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Budapest?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $60 one-way, against $139 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Zurich to Budapest?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $60 with one stop against $194 nonstop, a saving of $134. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Zurich to Budapest?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Budapest visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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