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

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CA Air China
789
2:55 AM
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6:25 AM
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CA Air China
789
11:25 AM
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Beijing to Budapest
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 4,554 mi 10h 30m nonstop -7h behind 37 1-stop hubs

PEK–BUD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 4,554 miles in approximately 10h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 10h30 – 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
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to BUD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
ALG ~16h 32m AUH ~16h 55m BEG ~17h 50m BER ~18h 5m VIE ~19h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,864
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
-7h
Budapest is 7 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · BUD: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 11:00 AM in Budapest.
Distance & Flight Time
4,554 mi / 7,329 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 30m.
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 time10h 30m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
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 approximately 10h 30m. The route covers 4,554 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from PEK to BUD. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ALG, AUH, BEG, BER, VIE, IST, CAI, OSL, DUB, WAW, CKG, FCO, CDG, MUC, IAD, ATH, ARN, MAN, TLV, EDI, BRU, PRG, CAN, CPH, SZX, FRA, DXB, MXP, MAD, BCN, NGB, PVG, LHR, GVA, XIY, AMS and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Budapest is 7 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from BUD to PEK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 ranges from 10 hours 30 minutes. 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

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via ALG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.