Basel vs Zurich — which is cheaper?
Comparing the cheapest return fares available now, Basel is 31,171 HUF cheaper than Zurich.
Fares apply to the dates shown. Dates and trip types may differ between the two offers.
Switzerland
595 available dates
Cheapest round trip by month
The cheapest round-trip fare from Budapest to Basel and Zurich in each of the coming months, based on currently cached prices.
| Month | Basel | Zurich |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 29,583 HUF — cheaper this month | 71,771 HUF |
| December 2026 | 19,378 HUF — cheaper this month | 54,863 HUF |
| January 2027 | 19,067 HUF — cheaper this month | 50,547 HUF |
| February 2027 | 22,835 HUF | no data |
| March 2027 | no data | no data |
| April 2027 | no data | 106,673 HUF |
Basel is cheaper in all 3 comparable months.
The biggest gap is in November 2026: Basel 29,583 HUF vs Zurich 71,771 HUF — a difference of 42,188 HUF.
Cheapest month per destination: Basel — January 2027 (19,067 HUF), Zurich — January 2027 (50,547 HUF).
How do these two destinations differ?
- Distance from Budapest
- Basel: approx. 859 km · Zurich: approx. 789 km
- Currently available dates
- Basel: 958 · Zurich: 595
Frequently asked questions
How much cheaper is Basel than Zurich?
Basel flights are currently about 31,171 HUF cheaper than Zurich from Budapest (19,376 HUF vs. 50,547 HUF).
Which has more available dates: Basel or Zurich?
Basel currently offers more available dates from Budapest (958) than Zurich (595).