Xi’An, Chengdu, Chongqing, Kunming: €1,328 China Southern Business Class from Budapest to China

In recent months, we’ve seen quite a few offers from Chinese airlines departing from Budapest. Now, there’s another one. China Southern has reduced business-class tickets to many destinations in China, starting at €1,328 (~HUF 520,885). This deal includes 2×32 kg checked luggage and all the business class perks. Departures are available in from August 2025 through January 2026.

Affordable tickets are available to destinations including:

• Xi’an at €1.328
• Kunming at €1.337
• Chengdu at €1.352
• Chongqing at €1.354

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to China Southern or Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. From there, you can check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €100 cheaper:

All flights include a layover in Guangzhou. On the long-haul route from Budapest to Guangzhou, Boeing 787-9 aircraft with lie-flat business class are used. These feature 28 Thompson Vantage XL seats in a staggered 1-2-1 configuration. While the seats don’t have doors, they are among the more spacious business-class seats on the market.

On domestic flights, the seating options vary. On high-demand routes to cities like Xi’an, Chongqing, or Chengdu, long-haul aircraft with lie-flat business class are used. However, Airbus A320s with recliner seats in a 2-2 configuration are also common. Some destinations are only served by regional jets without business class, so you’ll have to settle for economy on those routes.

Here are a few relevant reviews:

• Review of China Southern’s business class Boeing 787-9 by TheFlightClub.it
• Review of China Southern’s business class Boeing 787-9 by Turning Left for Less
• Review of China Southern’s business class Boeing 787-9 by The Points Guy

Search & Book

This deal is valid without an expiration date. A minimum stay of six days or a Saturday overnight stay, and a maximum stay of three months apply. Departures are available in from August 2025 through January 2026.

You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on China Southern‘s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.

Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?

More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:

Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.

If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.

This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.

Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.

This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.

Stopover in Guangzhou

The fare allows for a stopover in Guangzhou at no extra charge. Due to taxes and fees, the price increases by a few euros, but you can spend up to 10 days in Guangzhou.

Feel free to use the Multi-Stop search through the following form:

Booking Form for Multi-Stop / with Stopover

Miles & Points

The tickets are issued in booking class I. You can expect the following mileage credits for a round trip to Xi’An:

Destination

Information & Tips for China

China offers a wide range of sights, from historical landmarks like the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, and the Forbidden City to modern cities like Shanghai and scenic areas such as Zhangjiajie and Guilin. The currency is the Chinese yuan (CNY), and mobile payments via apps like Alipay and WeChat Pay are widely used, though cash is still accepted. Prices vary—major cities can be moderate to expensive, while rural areas are generally more affordable. Weather conditions differ greatly by region, with cold winters in the north, hot, humid summers in the south, and a generally best travel period in spring or autumn.

China has a highly developed transport system, especially in urban and coastal areas. Most major cities have extensive metro networks that are cheap, efficient, and easy to navigate with English signage. For travel between cities, the high-speed rail network is one of the most advanced in the world, connecting even distant regions quickly and reliably. In rural or less-developed areas, transport options can be more limited and slower, but basic bus or train connections are usually available.

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Translated by Ditmar