Shanghai (Pudong) to Budapest (PVG–BUD) — 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.
PVG–BUD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,197 miles in approximately 12h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Shanghai Airlines Also: MU | 7 | 789 | 11h45 | – | – | MU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Budapest from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→BUD | NGB→BUD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 93 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 2 |
| Flight time | 12h | 12h 10m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · BUD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 12:00 PM in Budapest.
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.
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
PVG–BUD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to BUD
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) are connected by nonstop service from Shanghai Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PVG to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to BUD is about 12 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,197 miles (8,364 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xi'an Xianyang, Belgrade Nikola Tesla and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ningbo (NGB).