Travelling from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Around 12 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Budapest seven hours behind Shanghai.
Flights from PVG to BUD start at 00:40 — the first with Shanghai Airlines. The last service of the day is at 01:50 with Shanghai Airlines. Overall, you can choose from eight weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your PVG to BUD flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Shanghai Airlines has direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Budapest — and maybe even more of Hungary if time allows.
Shanghai Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Among carriers operating PVG to BUD flights, Shanghai Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between PVG and BUD include:
Frankfurt Airport
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight is R 4,320. A round-trip fare is currently R 8,230. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from PVG to BUD, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from PVG to BUD by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
78.11% of flights that leave from Shanghai Pudong International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Shanghai Pudong International Airport from central Shanghai, it takes about 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel near PVG? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
If you're getting in on a late Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BUD:
Pick up a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car and explore Budapest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Dryyve and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to the centre of Budapest has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Budapest in April.
When reserving your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PVG to BUD sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Hungary waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres east of Budapest, a visit to Debrecen will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Deri Museum, Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park.
Miskolc is another essential stop in Hungary and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. No journey is complete without dropping by Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón.
