Flying from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport take 1 hour 40 minutes. Zurich and Budapest are in the same timezone (UTC+1), meaning you won't need to change your watch once you land.
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport start at 06:15 — the first with SWISS. The latest flight in the day is the 21:10 service with SWISS. In total, you can choose from 32 services every week from BUD to ZRH.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
SWISS is your gateway to exploring Zurich (and maybe even some other great corners of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this popular airline.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the popular stopovers between BUD and ZRH:
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Stuttgart Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Switzerland. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements change frequently. Before organizing your cheap ticket from BUD to ZRH, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport is C$94. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$226. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flight tickets from BUD to ZRH, book your journey 9 months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Budapest. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 31 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 58 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to BUD:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Book a hotel near ZRH if you're on a late flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the center of Zurich takes around 19 minutes in a car. It's approximately 13 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
It takes around 1 hour and 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from BUD to ZRH sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Zurich
After booking your flights from BUD to ZRH, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Zurich. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Bahnhofstrasse and Swiss National Museum are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Zurich must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Grossmunster.
Complete your Zurich trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Zurich Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Zurich.
