Ten Destinations in China: €383 China Eastern / Shanghai Airlines Flights from Budapest (Incl. Checked Luggage)

SkyTeam member China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines are offering a deal from Budapest to China, starting at just €383 (~HUF 149,013). This deal includes 23 kg of checked luggage. Departures are available from March to May 2025.

You can reach the following destinations for less than €420 (~HUF 163,408) with one stop:

• Beijing at €383 (~HUF 149,013)
• Wuhan at €386 (~HUF 150,180)
• Harbin at €386 (~HUF 150,180)
• Guangzhou at €386 (~HUF 150,180)
• Nanjing at €387 (~HUF 150,569)
• Shenzhen at €388 (~HUF 150,958)
• Kunming at €391 (~HUF 152,125)
• Xi’an at €403 (~HUF 156,794)
• Chongqing at €404 (~HUF 157,183)
• Chengdu at €411 (~HUF 159,906)

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 Eastern or check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €30 cheaper:

First, you will fly from Budapest to China on a Shanghai Airlines Boeing 787, with possible layovers in Xi’an, Ningbo, or Shanghai. You can check our economy class review here. Bear in mind that in some cases, with connections in Shanghai, the long-haul flight will arrive at Pudong Airport and may continue to Shanghai Hongqiao, or vice versa.

Search & Book

This deal will expire on May 5, 2025. A minimum stay of three days, and a maximum stay of three months apply. Departures are available from March to May 2025.

You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on China Easten’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.

Miles & Points

This ticket is issued in booking class Z. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal from Budapest to Beijing:

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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