Can I fly direct from Budapest to Beijing?

Direct flights from Budapest to Beijing are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 4.7% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one layover.

How long does it take to fly from Budapest to Beijing?

The typical direct flight from Budapest to Beijing has a median duration of 9 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 7329 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of 16 hours and 20 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with direct routes.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Budapest to Beijing?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly from Budapest to Beijing with a layover. Connecting flights had a median price of $683, while direct flights had a higher median price of $760. This represents an 11% premium for direct flights. Direct flights also constitute a smaller share of the available options, making up approximately 6.3% of routes.

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Budapest to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Budapest to Beijing

Flights from Budapest to Beijing typically range from $593–$890, with a median fare of $701. Right now, current fares for this route are significantly above the typical level, with only 17% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting that price alerts can be particularly useful for securing cheap flights from Budapest to Beijing.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Beijing, the data indicates that August and October are typically the most affordable months, both with median fares of $477. February also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $483.

A typical journey from Budapest to Beijing takes approximately 18h 20m, including connections. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1. Only a small fraction, 4.7%, of recent fares are for direct flights from Budapest to Beijing.

The route from Budapest to Beijing covers a substantial distance of 7329 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This significant distance contributes to the longer travel times and the prevalence of connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Budapest to Beijing

Regular price: $713 - $1,096

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Budapest to Beijing is between $713 and $1096. The current lowest deal is $533 with Shanghai Airlines for travel from Jul 20-Jul 27.

now $533

Low $713

High $1,096

The cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Beijing

The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Beijing is August, with a median price of $477. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $1214. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $477

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,214

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Direct flights from Budapest to Beijing

Air China

Last-minute flights going from Budapest to Beijing

Thu, Aug 6

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BUD - Beijing

Budapest (BUD) - Beijing (PKX)

China Eastern Airlines

$695

$561

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Beijing

Budapest (BUD) - Beijing (PKX)

$688

$562

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

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BUD - Beijing

Budapest (BUD) - Beijing (PKX)

$688

$562

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

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BUD - Beijing

Budapest (BUD) - Beijing (PEK)

Hainan Airlines

$676

$618

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Beijing

Budapest (BUD) - Beijing (PKX)

China Eastern Airlines

$868

$698

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

BUD - Beijing

Budapest (BUD) - Beijing (PKX)

Shanghai Airlines

$696

$541

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Budapest to Beijing

14 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 17

$937 → $560

40%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$953 → $597

37%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$951 → $634

33%

10 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 21

$976 → $661

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Budapest to Beijing

Budapest - Beijing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Budapest to Beijing are below the typical level, with deals around $533.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August offers the lowest median prices at $477 for flights from Budapest to Beijing.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 18h 20m

The typical flight duration from Budapest to Beijing is 18 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 4.7% of recent flights from Budapest to Beijing are direct, with most having one stop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights

Air China is an airline that provides direct flights on the Budapest to Beijing route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Budapest to Beijing appear frequently, allowing for good booking opportunities.

Budapest main airports to depart from

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD)

Cheapest

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International is a convenient option for flights from Budapest to Beijing.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$703

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Cheapest

Beijing Capital International Airport is a good option for flights from Budapest to Beijing.

📍 ~20 km from Beijing city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$703

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Cheapest

Consider Beijing Capital International for its extensive global and domestic flight network, though it is subject to significant ground traffic congestion.

📍 ~20 km from Beijing (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$703

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Budapest to Beijing is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $648. Prices tend to be higher for very last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $731. Similarly, booking more than two months in advance (60+ days) generally results in higher prices, averaging around $838.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Budapest to Beijing is considered to be $593 or less. The median price for this route has been $701. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $890 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Budapest to Beijing include August and October, both with a median price of $477. February also shows competitive pricing, with a median of $483. The annual median price for this route is $701, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Budapest to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from Budapest to Beijing

How much is a round trip from Budapest to Beijing

Regular price: $713 - $1,096

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Budapest to Beijing is between $713 and $1096. The current lowest deal is $533 with Shanghai Airlines for travel from Jul 20-Jul 27.

now $533

Low $713

High $1,096

The cheapest time to fly from Budapest to Beijing

August

Cheapest

Flights from $477

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,214

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec