SkyTeam member China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines are offering a deal from Budapest to China, starting at just €428 (~HUF 166,660). This deal includes 23 kg of checked luggage. Departures are available from November 2025 to May 2026, but most departures are in November and December.
You can reach the following destinations with this offer without multiple stops or overnight stays:
- Xi’an at €428 (~HUF 166,660) (non-stop)
- Ningbo at €445 (~HUF 173,279) (non-stop)
- Chengdu at €441 (~HUF 171,722)
- Chongqing at €450 (~HUF 175,226)
- Beijing at €451 (~HUF 175,616)
- Guangzhou at €451 (~HUF 175,616)
- Hangzhou at €451 (~HUF 175,616)
- Nanjing at €451 (~HUF 175,616)
- Shenzhen at €451 (~HUF 175,616)
- Shanghai at €511 (~HUF 198,979) (non-stop)
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Trip.com with your selected flight dates.
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First, you will fly from Budapest to China on a Shanghai Airlines Boeing 787. Possible non-stop destinations are Xi’an, Ningbo, or Shanghai, where you can also change planes. You can check our economy class review for their Boeing 787 here.
If you wish to travel from Budapest to China, this premium economy offer might be even more interesting for you:
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
This deal will expire on December 31, 2025, but the dates may sell out sooner than that. A minimum stay of three days and a maximum stay of three months apply. Departures are available from November 2025 to May 2026, but most departures are in November and December.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on China Eastern’s website, but you can find cheaper prices on trip.com. 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:
- 3,548 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 2,957 RDM + 592 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 2,957 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 2,957 Award Miles + 70 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
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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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