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Cheap flights from Zurich to Budapest from £60

ZRH — BUD
6 Nov — 13 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Zurich to Budapest

Thu 5/1109:30 -
1 stop5h 10m
Mon 9/1115:10 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 5/10£174
Thu 5/1121:10 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Sat 7/1107:50 -
1 stop3h 20m
Deal found 6/10£177
Sun 18/1020:40 -
1 stop18h 00m
Wed 21/1015:15 -
1 stop4h 35m
Deal found 6/10£180
Fri 30/1009:30 -
1 stop8h 45m
Mon 2/1115:10 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 2/10£181
Mon 26/1009:30 -
1 stop5h 10m
Thu 29/1011:25 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 6/10£182
Mon 26/1009:30 -
1 stop5h 10m
Tue 27/1015:10 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 2/10£183
Tue 27/1011:55 -
1 stop4h 30m
Sat 31/1013:55 -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 3/10£186
Mon 26/1021:15 -
2 stops15h 55m
Tue 27/1019:45 -
2 stops13h 10m
Deal found 2/10£191
Fri 30/1021:10 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Mon 2/1106:15 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 4/10£192

Find flight deals from Zurich to Budapest

Round-trip from

£173

One-way from

£60

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£276
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 23/2-28/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 00m total
  • Zurich to Budapest
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17/11-31/12
  • 17/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 05m total
  • Zurich to Budapest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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ZurichBudapest

ZRH Zurich - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Thu 28/1

20:50-18:15

1 stop21h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£70

ZurichBudapest

ZRH Zurich - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Thu 12/11

09:30-14:40

1 stop5h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£70

ZurichBudapest

ZRH Zurich - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Sat 21/11

20:50-18:15

1 stop21h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£70

ZurichBudapest

ZRH Zurich - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Tue 8/12

20:50-14:40

1 stop17h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£70

ZurichBudapest

ZRH Zurich - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Fri 27/11

20:50-14:40

1 stop17h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£70

ZurichBudapest

ZRH Zurich - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Mon 23/11

20:50-14:40

1 stop17h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£70

ZurichBudapest

ZRH Zurich - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Fri 12/3

09:30-14:40

1 stop5h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£70

ZurichBudapest

ZRH Zurich - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Fri 20/11

09:30-14:40

1 stop5h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£70

ZurichBudapest

ZRH Zurich - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Thu 3/12

09:30-14:40

1 stop5h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£70

ZurichBudapest

ZRH Zurich - BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

ZRHBUD

Zurich

Tue 20/10

20:40-14:40

1 stop18h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£70

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to Budapest, you should look to book at least 72 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Budapest?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Budapest (average of £220). Flying from Zurich to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of £345). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to BUD?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zurich to Budapest as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Zurich to Budapest?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Zurich to Budapest flights typically cost between £227 and £344 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £173 on Multiple Airlines (23 Feb–28 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS from Zurich to Budapest by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,088 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,088 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,088 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.

Related info for your journey

  • What airports do I use to fly from Zurich to Budapest?

    You will need to book a flight from Zurich to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl if you want to fly from Zurich to Budapest. At least 1 airline has flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) on a regular basis. There are 2 flights to Budapest from the Zurich airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from ZRH to BUD to be around 1h 40m.

  • How popular is this Zurich to Budapest flight route?

    This flight path from Zurich to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to Budapest?

    A quick flight from Zurich to Budapest can take about 1h 35m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £174. There are 499 mi between Zurich and Budapest. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Zurich to Budapest round-trip?

    Currently priced at £102, SWISS will fly you from Zurich to Budapest and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. SWISS is currently priced 63% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to Budapest?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Zurich to Budapest on time: airBaltic (85%), Air Canada (74%), Helvetic Airways (72%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to Budapest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to Budapest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to Budapest by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Budapest?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Budapest (average of £220). Flying from Zurich to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of £345). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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