Flights Budapest → Shanghai
As of October 2026, economy flights from Budapest to Shanghai have a typical range PLN 2459–3917, median PLN 2784. Full range across all 250 offers: PLN 2342–53100. We analyzed 250 offers from 15 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Budapest → Shanghai
Based on 250 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Budapest → Shanghai
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · PLN
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air China | Included | Included | — |
| SWISS | Included | Included | — |
| Lufthansa | Included | Included | — |
| China Eastern | Included | Included | — |
| Shanghai Airlines | Included | PLN 932 | — |
| Qatar Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Emirates | Included | Included | — |
| British Airways | Included | PLN 65 | — |
| Finnair | Included | PLN 30 | — |
| Air France | Included | PLN 35 | — |
| KLM | Included | PLN 35 | — |
| Scandinavian Airlines | Included | PLN 30 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Budapest to Shanghai cost?
Based on 250 offers · October 2026
Budapest to Shanghai flights ranged from PLN 2342 to PLN 53100 across 250 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 250 offers.
These 250 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between PLN 2604 and PLN 3401
What hidden fees do Budapest to Shanghai flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Budapest to Shanghai routes. The breakdown below is based on 250 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (PLN) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 70 | 3% |
| LX | 51 | 2% |
| LH | 44 | 1% |
| MU | 30 | 1% |
| FM | 932 | 32% |
| QR | 20 | 1% |
| TK | 10 | 0% |
| EK | 20 | 1% |
| BA | 80 | 2% |
| AY | 40 | 1% |
| AF | 47 | 1% |
| KL | 47 | 1% |
| SK | 40 | 1% |
FM: base ~PLN 2824 + fees PLN 932 = ~PLN 3756 total. Turkish Airlines: base ~PLN 3900 + fees PLN 10 = ~PLN 3910 total.
FM's PLN 932 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Turkish Airlines's lower-fee model — the PLN 1076 base difference shrinks to PLN 154 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Budapest to Shanghai?
15 airlines flew Budapest to Shanghai in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Air China), fares ranged PLN 2349–3068 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (PLN) | Median (PLN) | Fees (PLN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Air China | 57 | 2349–3068 | 2544 | 70 (3%) |
 Swiss | 35 | 2448–3961 | 2644 | 51 (2%) |
 Lufthansa | 1 | — | 2673 | n/a |
 Lufthansa | 86 | 2503–3674 | 2696 | 44 (2%) |
 SWISS | 3 | 2681–2779 | 2777 | n/a |
 China Eastern | 18 | 2933–3927 | 2970 | 30 (1%) |
 Air France | 1 | — | 3431 | 47 (1%) |
 Emirates | 2 | 3254–3633 | 3444 | 20 (1%) |
 Finnair | 11 | 3403–3800 | 3585 | 40 (1%) |
 British Airways | 2 | 3373–4012 | 3693 | 80 (2%) |
 SAS | 1 | — | 3694 | 40 (1%) |
 FM | 11 | 2789–3981 | 3756 | 932 (25%) |
 Qatar Airways | 7 | 3221–4088 | 3836 | 20 (1%) |
 KLM | 10 | 3741–4076 | 3884 | 47 (1%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 5 | 3397–4056 | 3910 | 10 (0%) |
Where do the best Budapest → Shanghai prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Budapest to Shanghai flights
- Budapest–Shanghai had 250 offers analyzed. Median price: PLN 2784.
- FM charges 93.2x more in ancillary fees than TK — PLN 932 vs PLN 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced PLN 513 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was PLN 2460. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Budapest to Shanghai cost?
- Based on 250 offers analyzed, Budapest to Shanghai flights range from PLN 2342 to PLN 53100, with a median price of PLN 2784. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Budapest to Shanghai flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add PLN 53 to the base fare on Budapest to Shanghai flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Budapest to Shanghai including all fees?
- Air China has the lowest median fare on Budapest to Shanghai at PLN 2544 (median across 57 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Budapest–Shanghai flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was PLN 2460. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Budapest to Shanghai routes?
- Budapest to Shanghai has 15 airlines competing, creating a price range from PLN 2342 to PLN 53100 across 250 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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