Flying from Shanghai to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to choose from in Shanghai. Check out your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) when reserving your flight from Shanghai to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD).
The average length of a direct Shanghai to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight is 12 hours 15 minutes.
Budapest is seven hours behind Shanghai. Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located in Budapest, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from 7 direct flights each week between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). This is the most popular route, with Shanghai Airlines offering a 1:50am departure from PVG to BUD.
To ensure you catch your flight from Shanghai to BUD, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Take the express route from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Direct flights from Shanghai to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) are available from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Shanghai to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport with Shanghai Airlines. This well-known airline operates departures from PVG.
Most passengers choose to book seats with Shanghai Airlines from PVG to BUD.
Shanghai Airlines takes the lead in punctuality. An impressive 100.0% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Shanghai to BUD with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PVG and BUD include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
PVG is around 56 kms (35 miles) from central Shanghai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Of the departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% land on schedule at their destination.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Split up your flight from Shanghai to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and BUD include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
The drive from central Shanghai to SHA usually takes 20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 14 kms (9 miles).
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to BUD flight:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 85.58% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
The address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Reserve a hotel close to BUD if you're catching a late flight from Shanghai to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Choose one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Pick up a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car and explore Budapest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are well-known companies to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Shanghai to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Central Budapest is around 15 miles from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
£198 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. A return flight starts at £376. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap flights from Shanghai to BUD by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Shanghai to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Shanghai to BUD.
Hunt for savings on a flight from Shanghai to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Budapest. July is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your Shanghai to BUD plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Budapest
Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Budapest:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Budapest when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to River Danube followed by Fisherman's Bastion and Hungarian Parliament Building.
Explore more of Hungary
You've done Budapest, now it's time to discover other parts of Hungary. Journey around 177 kms (110 miles) east to Debrecen to check off its leading attractions. From Hortobagy National Park to Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Miskolc is another must-experience destination in Hungary and is around 137 kms (85 miles) north-east of Budapest. No trip is complete without seeing Miskolc-Tapolca cave bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.
