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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zurich Airport to Budapest Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 139 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Budapest.139 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with easyJet and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Zurich on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Budapest on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 139 €, select.

Budapest.143 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with easyJet and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Zurich on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Budapest on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 143 €, select.

Budapest.163 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Eurowings and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Eurowings, departs from Zurich on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Budapest on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 163 €, select.

Budapest.164 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with easyJet and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Zurich on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Budapest on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 164 €, select.

Budapest.166 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with Vueling Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Zurich on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Budapest on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 166 €, select.

Budapest.170 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Air Serbia and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Budapest on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 170 €, select.

Budapest.174 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with Air Serbia and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Budapest on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 174 €, select.

Budapest.174 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Air Serbia and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Budapest on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 174 €, select.

Budapest.175 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with easyJet and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Zurich on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Budapest on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 175 €, select.

Budapest.177 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Budapest on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 177 €, select.

Budapest.177 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan, returning Sat, 13 Feb.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Budapest on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 177 €, select.

Budapest.177 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Budapest on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 177 €, select.

Budapest.177 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Fri, 18 Dec.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Budapest on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 177 €, select.

Budapest.177 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Mar, returning Mon, 22 Mar.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Budapest on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 177 €, select.

Budapest.178 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Sat, 13 Feb.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Budapest on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.

Budapest.178 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Budapest.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Budapest on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Budapest

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zurich to Budapest flights are currently cheapest in July.

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Zurich to Budapest: Alternative routes

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Cheapest flight found	139 €
Cheapest month to fly	July
Average flight time	1 hr, 37 mins
Most popular airline	SWISS
Average flights per week	86

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Budapest: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Zurich to Budapest?

The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to Budapest is 139 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Zurich to Budapest?

1 hour and 37 minutes is the average flight time from Zurich to Budapest.

Which airlines fly direct from Zurich to Budapest?

SWISS, Air Canada and Helvetic Airways fly direct from Zurich to Budapest.

How many flights are there a week from Zurich to Budapest?

As of June 2026, there are 86 flights per week flying from Zurich to Budapest.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zurich to Budapest?

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Budapest is usually July.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Budapest Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Budapest Airport on Wednesday, 1 July 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Budapest Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Budapest?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Budapest but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Budapest?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Budapest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Zurich Airport to Budapest with?

Currently, easyJet and SWISS offer the cheapest flight tickets to Budapest.

Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know

Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Budapest Airport.
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Zurich.
Choose from 24 weekly Zurich Airport to Budapest Airport flights. The 07:10 departure with SWISS is the earliest flight available. SWISS operates the last service of the day at 21:10.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ZRH to BUD flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
SWISS offers direct flights from Zurich Airport to Budapest Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Budapest — and maybe even more of Hungary if time allows.
SWISS tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a reliable 82.83% of services arriving as planned, SWISS is the most punctual carrier operating ZRH to BUD flights.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Airport (BUD)

At the moment, 68 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Budapest Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 139 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from ZRH to BUD by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Budapest Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ZRH to BUD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Zurich Airport to Budapest Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)

When it comes to Zurich Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Zurich Airport to Budapest Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to ZRH:

Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)

The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Zurich Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Follow your own route with a Budapest Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and experience more of Budapest and beyond.
Booking your ride from Budapest Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)

It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Budapest Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Budapest. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Budapest is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Zurich Airport to Budapest Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZRH to BUD in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.

Explore more of Hungary

You've done Budapest, now it's time to explore other parts of Hungary. Journey around 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to tick off its top sights. From Hortobágy National Park to Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Hungary, consider Miskolc, about 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely are among the biggest draws.