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Flight deals from Budapest to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Budapest Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ج.م.‏ 33,497. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Shanghai.ج.م.‏ 16,765 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Budapest on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 16,765, select.

Shanghai.ج.م.‏ 17,147 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Budapest on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 17,147, select.

Shanghai.ج.م.‏ 17,271 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Budapest on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 17,271, select.

Shanghai.ج.م.‏ 17,418 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Budapest on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 17,418, select.

Shanghai.ج.م.‏ 17,461 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar.One-way flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Budapest on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 17,461, select.

Shanghai.ج.م.‏ 17,463 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan.One-way flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Budapest on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 17,463, select.

Shanghai.ج.م.‏ 17,489 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb.One-way flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Budapest on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 17,489, select.

Shanghai.ج.م.‏ 17,514 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Budapest on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 17,514, select.

Shanghai.ج.م.‏ 21,103 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Budapest on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 21,103, select.

Shanghai.ج.م.‏ 21,279 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Budapest on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 21,279, select.

Shanghai.ج.م.‏ 21,321 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 May.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Budapest on Sun, 16 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 21,321, select.

Shanghai.ج.م.‏ 21,698 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Budapest on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 21,698, select.

Shanghai.ج.م.‏ 21,780 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Budapest on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 21,780, select.

Shanghai.ج.م.‏ 21,817 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Budapest on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 21,817, select.

Shanghai.ج.م.‏ 21,876 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Budapest on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 21,876, select.

Shanghai.ج.م.‏ 21,900 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 May.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Budapest on Thu, 6 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 21,900, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Shanghai Pudong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Budapest to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Budapest to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Budapest to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Pudong.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai

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from ج.م.‏ 17,893

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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai

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from ج.م.‏ 16,765

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Budapest to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	ج.م.‏ 16,765
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	11 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airline	China Eastern
Average flights per week	19

Finding cheap flights from Budapest to Shanghai Pudong: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Budapest to Shanghai Pudong?

The best price we found for a return flight from Budapest to Shanghai Pudong is ج.م.‏ 27,880. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Budapest to Shanghai Pudong?

11 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Budapest to Shanghai Pudong.

Which airlines fly direct from Budapest to Shanghai Pudong?

China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines and China Cargo fly direct from Budapest to Shanghai Pudong.

How many flights are there a week from Budapest to Shanghai Pudong?

As of August 2026, there are 19 flights per week flying from Budapest to Shanghai Pudong.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Shanghai Pudong?

The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Shanghai Pudong is usually December.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Budapest Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Budapest Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Monday, 14 December 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 5 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Shanghai Pudong?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai Pudong but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Budapest Airport to Shanghai Pudong with?

Currently, Hainan Airlines and China Eastern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

Flying from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know

Jump on a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 5 minutes.
Shanghai is seven hours ahead of Budapest and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Flights from BUD to PVG start from 11:30 — the earliest with Shanghai Airlines. The latest departure is at 12:30 with Shanghai Airlines. Overall, there are seven weekly Budapest Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your BUD to PVG flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Shanghai Airlines is your gateway to discovering Shanghai (and maybe even some other great parts of China!). Check out the direct flights from Budapest Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Shanghai Airlines.
Shanghai Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates BUD to PVG flights. An exceptional 96.15% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Budapest Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between BUD and PVG:
- Guangzhou Airport
- Istanbul Airport
- Frankfurt am Main Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

ج.م.‏ 16,765 is the lowest price for a one-way Budapest Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م.‏ 27,880. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from BUD to PVG by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from BUD to PVG is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Budapest Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)

Budapest Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BUD land at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Central Budapest to Budapest Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BUD? If you're boarding an early flight from Budapest Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

Reserve a hotel near PVG if you're on a late Budapest Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car and explore corners of Shanghai that aren't in every guidebook. Check out the deals from Hertz.
Increase the odds of scoring the best deal by booking early. Reserving your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a smart move.

When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

The quietest month for a flight from Budapest Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Shanghai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Budapest Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BUD to PVG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.

Explore more of China

You've seen Shanghai, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Travel about 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to tick off its top sights. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.