Budapest to Zurich (BUD–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
LX2253
LX Swiss
221
6:15 AM
CET T2A
7:55 AM
CET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK6551
TK Turkish
33F
9:10 AM
CET
10:55 AM
CET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC6758
AC Air Canada
E90
7:10 AM
CET
8:50 AM
CET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX2250
LX Swiss
E95
7:10 AM
CET
8:50 AM
CET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX2254
LX Swiss
223
12:25 PM
CET
2:05 PM
CET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX2258
LX Swiss
E95
5:35 PM
CET
7:10 PM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX2252
LX Swiss
221
9:10 PM
CET
10:45 PM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Budapest to Zurich
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 500 mi 1h 40m nonstop 68 1-stop hubs

BUD–ZRH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss and Turkish Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 500 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUD–ZRH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LX Swiss 7 221 1h40 Star Alliance
TK Turkish Airlines 1 33F 1h45 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – LX
33F Airbus A330 Freighter – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LX + TK (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BUD to ZRH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUD to ZRH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,801
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Zurich is 0 hours the same as Budapest.
BUD: CET · ZRH: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 6:00 PM in Zurich.
Distance & Flight Time
500 mi / 805 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 1h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Switzerland is an EFTA and Schengen member with bilateral agreements granting EU citizens freedom of movement. Hungarian citizens can live, work, and travel in Switzerland without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Getting from ZRH

SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.

Zurich Climate

Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.

BUD–ZRH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Budapest to Zurich route.
Route details
Distance500 mi / 805 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 35 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: BUD
IATA / ICAOBUD / LHBP
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation495 ft / 151 m
Destination: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUD to ZRH flights.
Nonstop flights from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport to Zürich Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 1h 45m. The route covers 500 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Swiss and Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from BUD to ZRH. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WRO, BHX, LCA, AMM, HAM, SVQ, VLC, WAW, HRG, SOF, CPH, MUC, FRA, DUB, LTN, DUS, AMS, NCE, RAK, FCO, CTA, VIE, PRG, STR, SSH, EDI, MXP, LUX, TEB, BER, NAP, OTP, HEL, VCE, CDG, BRS, MAN, TLL, BCN, IST, LGW, BRU, LHR, ARN, SKG, VNO, AGP, KEF, MAD, BEG, DXB, DOH, ATH, AUH, OSL, TLV, TFS, MRS, OPO, CAI, BLQ, MLA, LIS, PMO, AYT, FNC, LPA and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ZRH to BUD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BUD to ZRH

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss and Turkish Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BUD to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUD to ZRH ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 500 miles (805 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via WRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.