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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €282, departing 21 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 23 Oct 2026)One-way fareCheck live prices for this route
- Non-stop, one way
- €284, departing 22 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 23 Oct 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern, Aegean Airlines, Air Algerie, Air China, Air Serbia, Austrian Airlines, China Southern, Finnair, Hainan Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Ryanair, SCAT Airlines, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air (17)
- Reported fastest flight
- 10h 55m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- Route distance
- 8,346 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 10h 55m
- Alternative airports
- SHA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern. Check current timetables.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days | Fastest non-stop |
|---|---|---|
| China Eastern | 3 / 197 |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD) → Budapest, city gazetteer reference point (47.4984, 19.0408): ≈ 18 km.
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Budapest to Shanghai: Air China, from €286 (checked 24 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Air China | €286Nov 13, 2026 | 28 |
| SCAT Airlines | €297Nov 12, 2026 | 6 |
| China Southern | €308Nov 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Hainan Airlines | €317Dec 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Qatar Airways | €342Nov 19, 2026 | 7 |
| China Eastern | €381Jan 4, 2027 | 6 |
| Air Algerie | €390Dec 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Finnair | €393Jan 17, 2027 | 3 |
| Air Serbia | €416Jan 8, 2027 | 3 |
| Turkish Airlines | €436Nov 19, 2026 | 19 |
| Swiss | €491Nov 19, 2026 | 5 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Budapest to Shanghai?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €282, found on 23 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Shanghai?
In our observations November 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at €282.
Are there direct flights from Budapest to Shanghai?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern.
Which airlines fly from Budapest to Shanghai?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern, Aegean Airlines, Air Algerie, Air China, Air Serbia, Austrian Airlines, China Southern, Finnair, Hainan Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Ryanair, SCAT Airlines, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air (17).
How long does the flight from Budapest to Shanghai take?
Across the 46 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 18h 11m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Budapest to Shanghai fares were non-stop?
29 of the 85 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a non-stop flight from Budapest to Shanghai?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €284, departing 22 Nov 2026 (checked 23 Oct 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Budapest to Shanghai?
For Budapest to Shanghai, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: China Eastern (3). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which airline has the lowest fare from Budapest to Shanghai?
Cheapest airline from Budapest to Shanghai: Air China, from €286 (checked 24 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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