China Southern Airlines is offering a deal from Budapest to China, starting at just €341 (~HUF 133,383) to Shanghai. A change of plane in Guangzhou is necessary both ways. This deal includes 23kg checked luggage. Departures are available in March and April.
You can reach the following destinations for less than €360:
- Shanghai €341 (~HUF 133,383)
- Ningbo €342 (~HUF 133,774)
- Nanjing €343 (~HUF 134,165)
- Hangzhou €343 (~HUF 134,165)
- Jinan €358 (~HUF 140,032)
- Beijing €357 (~HUF 139,641)
- Chengdu €358 (~HUF 140,032)
- Kunming €359 (~HUF 140,424)
- Xi’an €359 (~HUF 140,424)
- Chongqing €359 (~HUF 140,424)
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. From there, you can proceed to China Southern or check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €20 cheaper:
First, you will fly with a China Eastern Boeing 787-9 from Budapest to Guangzhou. Depending on the model used, there are either 220 or 268 seats in a 3-3-3 configuration. The legroom, at 81 centimetres for economy class. The flight time to Guangzhou is approximately 11 hours.
Then, you will continue from there to your desired destination within China. Various aircraft models are used for this leg of the journey.
Until December 2025, citizens of 33 countries in Europe may enter China for 30 days without applying for a visa. It is currently unclear if this policy will be continued in 2026.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, the flights can be booked until March 10, 2025 for departures in March and April. The minimum stay is 6 days or includes an overnight stay from Saturday to Sunday, while the maximum stay at the destination is 3 months.
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
You can also opt for a stopover in Guangzhou if desired, which rises the price by roughly €50. This is possible for a maximum of 5 days. The following example, which includes a two-day stay in Guangzhou, can be booked via Skyscanner starting at €418.
Miles & Points
This ticket is issued in booking class T. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal to Shanghai:
- 2,986 Award Miles on Flying Blue
- 2,986 Award Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
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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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