Budapest to Beijing (BUD–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BUD–PEK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 4,554 miles in approximately 9h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 6 | 789 | 9h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BUD: CEST · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.
Hungarian passport holders enter China visa-free for stays of up to 30 days. This unilateral policy covers tourism, business, family visits, exchanges, and transit. It runs through December 31, 2026. Passport must be valid for at least the duration of your intended stay. Bring proof of accommodation and a return ticket.
Airport Express to Dongzhimen takes 16 minutes (¥25) and connects to Metro Lines 2 and 13 for central Beijing. Running 6am to 11pm from T2 and T3. It bypasses road congestion regardless of traffic conditions.Taxis use the meter; central Beijing runs ¥80–120 from the airport. Didi ride-hailing is available and widely used. Airport express buses (¥25–30) serve multiple city zones. T3 (international hub) and T2 are connected by a free inter-terminal bus if not airside. Note: Beijing has two airports; Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX) are not connected by convenient transport.
Humid continental climate with cold, dry winters (−8 to 2°C) and hot summers (28–35°C). The primary flight disruption risks are winter fog and smog (November–February, heavily air quality-dependent), summer thunderstorms (July–August), and spring sandstorms from the Gobi Desert (March–May) that can reduce visibility rapidly.
Fall (September–October) brings clear skies and minimal disruptions. The 2022 Winter Olympics improved Beijing's snowfall preparedness. Fog and smog remain serious delay causes through winter.
BUD–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUD to PEK
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BUD to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to PEK is about 9 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,554 miles (7,329 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Munich and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.