Zurich to Budapest (ZRH–BUD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ZRH–BUD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 500 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss | 28 | 221, 223, E95 | 1h35-1h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | E90 | 1h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Budapest from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→BUD | BSL→BUD | FMM→BUD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 87 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 12 | 3 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 30m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CET · BUD: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Budapest.
Switzerland and Hungary are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can enter Hungary with a valid passport or national ID card. No visa or time limit applies.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
ZRH–BUD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to BUD
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Swiss. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to BUD ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 500 miles (805 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BRS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Memmingen (FMM) and Stuttgart (STR).