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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Shenzhen to Budapest
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 5,283 mi 11h 44m nonstop -7h behind 21 1-stop hubs

SZX–BUD 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 44m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SZX–BUD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 7 77F 11h44-12h10 Star Alliance
HU Hainan Airlines 2 787 12h20
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, SZX to BUD 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 SZX to BUD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,638
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.

Other ways to reach Budapest from Shenzhen

Nearby airports with service to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
Metric SZX→BUD CAN→BUD
Distance from SZX 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 9 3
Flight time 11h 44m 12h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of SZX with service to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 11:00 AM in Budapest.
Distance & Flight Time
5,283 mi / 8,502 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 44m to 12h 20m.
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.

Getting to SZX

Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.

Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.

SZX–BUD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Budapest route.
Route details
Distance5,283 mi / 8,502 km
Flight time11h 44m to 12h 20m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BUD
IATA / ICAOBUD / LHBP
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation495 ft / 151 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZX to BUD flights.
Nonstop flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport take approximately 11h 44m to 12h 20m. 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 SZX to BUD. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CIT, DOH, FRA, VIE, CAI, FCO, CKG, CDG, PEK, TLV, PVG, BCN, BRU, DXB, AUH, MXP, NGB, XIY, LHR, IST and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Budapest is 7 hours behind Shenzhen.
Yes, return flights from BUD to SZX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SZX to BUD

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

SZX to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SZX to BUD ranges from 11 hours 44 minutes to 12 hours 20 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

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via CIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).