Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Budapest to Shanghai?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Budapest and Shanghai takes around 11 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Budapest and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between Budapest and Shanghai is 8373 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Budapest and Shanghai?

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Several carriers operate flights between Budapest and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Budapest?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Budapest and London, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, Belfast, Istanbul, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Tel Aviv, Barcelona, Eindhoven, Madrid, Bucharest, Dubai, Brussels, Copenhagen, Berlin, Paris, Warsaw, Athens.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Manchester, Tokyo, Singapore, Belfast, Birmingham, Seoul, San Francisco, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Dubai, Taipei.

Question 6

What airports are near Budapest?

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The main airport in Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International. It is also served by Budapest Ferenc Liszt International, Vienna International Airport, Bratislava Airport, Košice International, Oradea International, Debrecen International, Osijek, Arad International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Budapest and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Budapest and Shanghai with Air China, Wizz Air, China Eastern Airlines, Ryanair, China Southern Airlines.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Budapest and Shanghai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Budapest and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Budapest and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Budapest and Shanghai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Budapest?

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There are a number of airports in and around Budapest. The main one is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International and other nearby airports include Budapest Ferenc Liszt International, Vienna International Airport, Bratislava Airport, Košice International, Oradea International, Debrecen International, Osijek, Arad International

Question 12

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Budapest and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Budapest, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Budapest and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Budapest and Shanghai depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Budapest, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Budapest and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£247
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£670
Cheapest round-trip	£442
Average round-trip	£733
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Maglev train to Longyang Road	8 min	¥50; single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	fastest from Pudong
Metro Line 2	60-90 min	¥7 – ¥9; varies by destination	every 3–8 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Airport Bus	60-120 min	¥20 – ¥30; varies by route	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	multiple city stops
Taxi	45-90 min	¥160 – ¥250; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Didi)	45-90 min	¥140 – ¥280; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Metro Line 2 or Line 10	30-50 min	¥4 – ¥7; varies by destination	every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)	quick city access
Airport Bus	40-90 min	¥4 – ¥30; varies by route	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	direct hotel routes
Taxi	25-60 min	¥50 – ¥120; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	groups with luggage

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	1	2	2	1	2
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	1	1	1	2	1
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Thursday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
China Eastern Airlines	2	2	1	2	1	1	1
Shanghai Airlines	1	2	2	1	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 22 total	Daily flights: 3.14 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
China Eastern Airlines	2	1	1	---	1	1	1
Shanghai Airlines	1	1	1	2	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 15 total	Daily flights: 2.14 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 19.10	Tue 20.10	Wed 21.10	Thu 22.10	Fri 23.10	Sat 24.10	Sun 25.10
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	---	1	1
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	1	2	1	---	---
Weekly flights: 10 total	Daily flights: 1.43 average	Most flights: Thursday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	3°C
February	10°C	4°C
March	15°C	7°C
April	20°C	12°C
May	25°C	17°C
June	27°C	21°C
July	31°C	25°C
August	32°C	26°C
September	28°C	22°C
October	23°C	17°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	11°C	5°C

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