Beijing to Budapest (PEK–BUD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA Air China
789
3:04 AM
CST T3
5:46 AM
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8h 42m
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CA Air China
789
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
WAW Warsaw 11h 28m CALO → B6LOMS Warsaw (WAW) to Budapest flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 12h 26m CAHUHX → FM Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Budapest flights
PRG Prague 12h 38m HU → FR Prague (PRG) to Budapest flights
BER Berlin 12h 40m HU → FRW6 Berlin (BER) to Budapest flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 40m CALHTP → ACCXDE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Budapest flights
MUC Munich 13h 5m AZCALH → EYLHNH Munich (MUC) to Budapest flights
BEG Belgrade 13h 25m HU → AZB6BT Belgrade (BEG) to Budapest flights
VIE Vienna 13h 40m CAJUOS → AHLGNH Vienna (VIE) to Budapest flights
FCO Rome 13h 41m CA → W4W6 Rome (FCO) to Budapest flights
IST Istanbul 13h 45m CATK → 6EGFRJ Istanbul (IST) to Budapest flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Beijing to Budapest
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,554 mi 8h 42m nonstop -6h behind

PEK–BUD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 4,554 miles in approximately 8h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–BUD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 6 789 8h42 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PEK to BUD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to BUD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
WAW ~11h 28m XIY ~12h 26m PRG ~12h 38m BER ~12h 40m FRA ~12h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,733
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Budapest is 6 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · BUD: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 12:00 PM in Budapest.
Distance & Flight Time
4,554 mi / 7,329 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 42m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Hungary. Applications are submitted through VFS Global, with 14 centres operating across China. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. Travel medical insurance meeting Schengen requirements is mandatory. The 90-day stay limit within any 180-day period is shared across all Schengen states.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to PEK

Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.

Facts

PEK–BUD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Budapest route.
Route details
Distance4,554 mi / 7,329 km
Flight time8h 42m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PEK
Full nameBeijing Capital International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: BUD
Full nameBudapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUD / LHBP
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation495 ft / 151 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to BUD flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport take about 8h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 4,554 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PEK to BUD: Air China.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Warsaw Chopin, Xi'an Xianyang and Václav Havel.
Budapest is 6 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from BUD to PEK 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 PEK to BUD

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEK to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to BUD is about 8 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,554 miles (7,329 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Warsaw Chopin, Xi'an Xianyang and Václav Havel. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.