SkyTeam member and China Eastern subsidiary Shanghai Airlines is currently selling cheap non-stop tickets from Budapest to Shanghai Pudong airport. Prices start at only €467 (~HUF 181,817).
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.
The schedule sees a Shanghai Airlines Boeing 787 (3-3-3 economy – an average experience) operate these flights.
Search & Book
The fare rules only state that you must spend at least 6 days or a Sunday in China before flying back. You can find all available dates on Google Flights, and then either find the cheapest price on Skyscanner or book on China Eastern’s website.
Mileage
The tickets are issued in booking class T, leaving you with very limited options to earn miles. Here’s an example of what you’d get flying to Shanghai:
- 3,118 Award Miles + 24 XP on Flying Blue
- 3,118 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 3,118 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 3,118 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 2,598 RDM + 520 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 2,598 Award Miles + 50 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
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Destination
During the first two weeks of May, Chinese people enjoy the country’s second-largest holiday break. Major cities and sights can easily be overcrowded during that time period.
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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