The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Budapest is November, with fares from €39. The most expensive period is August, when prices can reach €78+ — a difference of €39 per ticket. Booking on a Tuesday and travelling off-peak can save you significantly on the 789 km ZRH–BUD sector.
Estimated seasonal guide, not live fare data: we do not yet have enough observed fares on this route to show real monthly prices. Use the live fares above for actual pricing.
| Month | From price | vs cheapest | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | €41 | +€2 | Best value |
| February | €44 | +€5 | Best value |
| March | €49 | +€10 | Best value |
| April | €56 | +€17 | Average |
| May | €53 | +€14 | Average |
| June | €63 | +€24 | Average |
| July | €75 | +€36 | Expensive |
| August | €78 | +€39 | Expensive |
| September | €51 | +€12 | Average |
| October | €46 | +€7 | Best value |
| November | €39 | Cheapest | Best value |
| December | €61 | +€22 | Average |
On the Zurich–Budapest route, Tuesdays are typically the cheapest day to fly, while Fridays are most expensive. Mid-week departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) save an average of 15–25% compared to weekend travel.
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| Mode | Fastest | From |
|---|---|---|
| Train | 10h 39m | £74.89 |
| Bus | 13h 45m | £40.72 |
| Flight | 3h 40m | £88.52 |
| Airline | Code | Role | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss | LX | Operates | Fokker 100, Avro RJ100 Avroliner, Airbus Industrie A319 |
| Departs | Booking site | Stops | Duration | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 17 Dec | Flightnetwork | 1 stop | 40h 35m | €176 |
| Sat 5 Sep | Tickets | 1 stop | 25h 25m | €183 |
| Mon 14 Dec | Aviakassa | 1 stop | 10h 05m | €187 |
| Thu 17 Sep | Tickets | 1 stop | 20h 20m | €214 |
