Budapest to Shenzhen (BUD–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA3140
CA Air China
77F
4:00 AM
CET
10:25 PM
CST
11h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3142
CA Air China
77F
9:40 AM
CET
4:05 AM+1
CST
11h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU762
HU Hainan
787
10:00 AM
CET TT2B
4:00 AM+1
CST
11h
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU761
HU Hainan
787
1:55 AM
CST TT3
7:15 AM
CET
12h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3139
CA Air China
77F
2:00 AM
CST
7:10 AM
CET
12h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3141
CA Air China
77F
1:15 PM
CST
5:59 PM
CET
11h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Budapest to Shenzhen
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 5,283 mi 11h nonstop +7h ahead 20 1-stop hubs

BUD–SZX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air China and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,283 miles in approximately 11h. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUD–SZX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 7 77F 11h25 Star Alliance
HU Hainan Airlines 2 787 11h
Aircraft on this route
77F Boeing 777F – CA
787 Boeing 787 – HU
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (7 flights/wk, 78%)
Unaffiliated: HU (2 flights/wk, 22%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BUD to SZX direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUD to SZX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,578
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Shenzhen is 7 hours ahead of Budapest.
BUD: CET · SZX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Shenzhen.
Distance & Flight Time
5,283 mi / 8,502 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 0m to 11h 25m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting from SZX

Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) connects to Futian station (30 min, ¥20) and Luohu (45 min, ¥28); from Futian you can cross to Hong Kong via the Futian/Lok Ma Chau checkpoint. Trains run 6am to midnight.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥60–100. Ferries to Hong Kong run from the adjacent Fuyong Ferry Terminal (45 min, HK$300–350); a convenient alternative to land crossings. Car rentals are limited; private car hire with driver is common for business travel.

Shenzhen Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid (28–34°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent typhoons. Typhoon season peaks July through September and can close the airport for 12–24 hours. Thunderstorms cause delays throughout the wet season.

Winters are mild and mostly dry (10–20°C). Spring brings persistent fog and drizzle (February–April) that can disrupt morning departures. October and November are the most pleasant months.

BUD–SZX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Budapest to Shenzhen route.
Route details
Distance5,283 mi / 8,502 km
Flight time11h to 11h 25m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: BUD
IATA / ICAOBUD / LHBP
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation495 ft / 151 m
Destination: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUD to SZX flights.
Nonstop flights from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport take approximately 11h to 11h 25m. The route covers 5,283 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China and Hainan Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from BUD to SZX. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMM, BRU, ICN, XIY, FCO, NGB, CKG, PEK, DXB, LHR, PVG, MXP, CDG, CAI, VIE, FRA, TLV, BCN, AUH and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Shenzhen is 7 hours ahead of Budapest.
Yes, return flights from SZX to BUD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BUD to SZX

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) are connected by nonstop service from Air China and Hainan Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BUD to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUD to SZX ranges from 11 hours 0 minutes to 11 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,283 miles (8,502 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via AMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.