Hainan Airlines is offering a deal from Europe to China, starting at just €402 from Budapest to Chengdu. This offer includes 23 kg of checked luggage. Departures are scattered from January to July and in September & October 2026.
You can take advantage of this deal on the following routes:
From Budapest:
- Chengdu at €402 (~HUF 153,645)
- Xi’an at €402 (~HUF 153,645)
- Beijing at €402 (~HUF 153,645)
- Shanghai at €402 (~HUF 153,645)
- Chongqing at €402 (~HUF 153,645)
- Hangzhou at €402 (~HUF 153,645)
- Wenzhou at €402 (~HUF 153,645)
- Shenzhen at €467 (~HUF 178,488) (non-stop)
From Madrid:
From Milan:
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 to Chongqing or Shenzhen with Hainan Airlines on a Boeing 787 with a 3-3-3 cabin configuration, then continue with a domestic flight on their Boeing 737 family with a 3-3 configuration. Based on information from our readers, it is possible to do a paid upgrade onboard to premium economy for around €200, and from economy to business class for €600, at least for the Madrid-Chongqing route. You will need to have Alipay to proceed with the payment.
Until December 2026, citizens of 34 countries in Europe may enter China for 30 days without applying for a visa.
Search & Book
This deal does not have an expiration date, a maximum stay of six months months apply. Departures are scattered from January to July and in September & October 2026.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Hainan’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with 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.
Editor’s Note: Hainan in my opinion is the best airline on mainland China, I don’t mind paying a bit extra from Berlin to Asia with them, so flying for €200 per way with connecting flights is a no-brainer for me.
Miles & Points
This ticket is issued in booking class A for the intercontinental flight and booking class P for the domestic flight. A trip from Budapest to Beijing earns the following:
- 1,000 Miles on Alaska/Hawaiian Atmos Rewards
- 730 Award Miles on Etihad Guest
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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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