On this page, you can find and purchase flights for the Budapest — Shanghai route. The distance between the cities is 8,364 km, and regular air service includes approximately 6 flights per week, making it easy to find a convenient departure time.
Flights on this route are operated by FM and MU airlines. Ticket prices are dynamic, so to choose the best offer, use the low-price calendar and check out information on how to get to Budapest Airport and how to get from Shanghai Airport.
The table shows direct flights Budapest → Shanghai on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 11 h 5 min. Regular flights are operated by Shanghai Airlines, CK and China Eastern. Departures from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport airports, arrivals at Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Budapest — Shanghai by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 1,245 in ,, and the most expensive are around AED 2,110 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Budapest → Shanghai, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,723 | low | May | AED 2,375 | high | Sep | AED 2,049 | medium |
| Feb | AED 2,236 | high | Jun | AED 2,003 | medium | Oct | AED 2,422 | high |
| Mar | AED 1,909 | medium | Jul | AED 2,142 | medium | Nov | AED 1,677 | low |
| Apr | AED 2,282 | high | Aug | AED 2,329 | high | Dec | AED 1,956 | medium |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The warmest weather in Shanghai occurs in August, when the average high reaches 32.3°C. The coldest month is January, and the peak rainfall occurs in June (256.44 mm), which should be taken into account when planning your trip.
The lowest flight prices are recorded for June — a flight will cost AED 1,155. The most expensive time to travel is January, when prices start AED 1,682.
October is the best month in terms of the price-to-weather ratio: during this time, tickets cost AED 1,218 with a minimum number of rainy days. It is recommended to avoid June due to the high probability of prolonged heavy rains.
There are 3 airlines operating on the flight route from Budapest to Shanghai, the key ones being Shanghai Airlines (FM) and China Eastern (MU). A total of about 6 regular flights are operated weekly, including direct flights. You can find detailed information about the flight schedule and available route options in the interactive list below.
Flights Budapest — Shanghai depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
With a direct flight, the travel time is about 10–11 hours, as the distance between the cities is 8,364 km.
The main carriers on the route are FM (Shanghai Airlines) and MU (China Eastern). A total of about 6 flights are operated per week.
Yes, direct flights are available on this route, which significantly reduces travel time compared to connecting routes.
Flight prices change constantly depending on demand; you can find the current minimum for the coming months in the price dynamics block on this page.
Flights from Hungary arrive at Shanghai airports (SHA or PVG). We recommend checking your arrival terminal in your e-ticket in advance.
The lowest prices are usually available when booking 8–12 weeks before the departure date.
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