Scenic view of the iconic Hungarian Parliament Building along the Danube River in Budapest. — flights from Beijing to Budapest
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Flights from Beijing to Budapest

Nonstop flights from Beijing (PEK) to Budapest (BUD) take about 9h 40m (7,330 km). Air China flies it. Lowest fare seen: $416 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Budapest

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Scenic view of the iconic Hungarian Parliament Building along the Danube River in Budapest. — arriving in Budapest

Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Beijing to Budapest

Carriers on PEK–BUD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Chinanonstop fare seen

Beijing to Budapest fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $416 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $323. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$104528 Oct 2026 · Air China$358 · 1 stop28 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$41723 Nov 2026 · Air China$353 · 1 stop25 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$41625 Dec 2026 · Air China$323 · 1 stop17 Dec 2026 · Hainan Airlines
Jan 2027$50218 Jan 2027 · Air China$372 · 1 stop13 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $353 for November 2026, $323 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Beijing to Budapest, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Beijing to Budapest flights

How long is the flight from Beijing to Budapest?
A nonstop flight from Beijing (PEK) to Budapest (BUD) takes about 9h 40m, covering 7,330 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Beijing from Budapest by air?
The great-circle distance between Beijing Capital International Airport and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is 7,330 km (4,555 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Beijing to Budapest?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PEK–BUD route include Air China. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Beijing to Budapest cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PEK–BUD was $416 USD with Air China (nonstop), departing 25 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Budapest?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $323 one-way, against $372 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Beijing to Budapest?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $323 with one stop against $416 nonstop, a saving of $93. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Budapest?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Budapest visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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