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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
HU761
HU Hainan
789
2:00 AM
CST TT3
7:45 AM
CEST
11h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3139
CA Air China
77F
3:15 AM
CST
9:05 AM
CEST
11h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3141
CA Air China
77F
3:15 AM
CST
9:05 AM
CEST
11h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3140
CA Air China
77F
5:25 AM
CEST
10:35 PM
CST
11h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3142
CA Air China
77F
5:25 AM
CEST
10:35 PM
CST
11h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU762
HU Hainan
789
11:50 AM
CEST TT2B
4:50 AM+1
CST
11h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shenzhen to Budapest
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 5,283 mi 11h 45m nonstop -6h behind 23 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 45m. Beyond nonstop, 23 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 6 77F 11h50 Star Alliance
HU Hainan Airlines 2 789 11h45
Aircraft on this route
77F Boeing 777F – CA
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – HU
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (6 flights/wk, 75%)
Unaffiliated: HU (2 flights/wk, 25%)
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
0
flights
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
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to BUD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,786
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 8 7
Flight time 11h 45m 11h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of SZX with service to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 12:00 PM in Budapest.
Distance & Flight Time
5,283 mi / 8,502 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 45m to 11h 50m.
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 45m to 11h 50m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections23 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 45m to 11h 50m. The route covers 5,283 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China and Hainan Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from SZX to BUD. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAN, AUH, CIT, DOH, CAI, VIE, CKG, FRA, PEK, CDG, BRU, PVG, TLV, MXP, MAD, BCN, DXB, FCO, LHR, NGB, XIY, IST and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Budapest is 6 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 8 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 45 minutes to 11 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,283 miles (8,502 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via CAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).