Cheap flights from Guilin to Budapest
December is the cheapest month among those with prices. Cheap flights from Guilin to Budapest are all connecting, because no direct service is listed. The origin has one airport for this route and arrival is through Ferihegy. The listed airlines differ in fare rules, so baggage allowances, transfers and change windows decide the real total.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| with a stop | — | 24 Aug 2027 | from $774 | Search 24 Aug 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.6 | 12 Sept 2027 | from $802 | Search 12 Sept 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 5 Jan 2027 | from $812 | Search 5 Jan 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.9 | 5 Jan 2027 | from $1,438 | Search 5 Jan 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.8 | 26 Mar 2027 | from $4,001 | Search 26 Mar 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 5 Jan 2027 | from $4,846 | Search 5 Jan 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 26 Mar 2027 | from $5,767 | Search 26 Mar 2027 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 4 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: November — from $404.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $404 | 26 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $626 | 14 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $1,438 | 5 Jan 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $636 | 21 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $765 | 22 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $698 | 29 May 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $993 | 26 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $774 | 24 Aug 2027 | |
| September 2027 | from $802 | 12 Sept 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Guilin | Guilin KWL | 26 km |
| Budapest | Ferihegy BUD | 15 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
Budapest has short winter days and long summer evenings, so daylight matters as much as temperature. December is the cheapest month among those with prices, but school holidays and Christmas can still lift fares on some dates. October, November, January, March and May fall between the summer months and winter, while July, August and September bring the destination's summer. Book well ahead for December, compare weekday departures, and allow extra time if a connection depends on a short transfer.
Airlines and what to expect
Each itinerary connects, adding time and sometimes an overnight stop, because no nonstop flight is listed. The named carriers are Chinese airlines, and their fare rules differ, so compare baggage, meals and change conditions before choosing. Check whether the connection is protected on one ticket or split across separate bookings, since a missed connection has different consequences. The transfer city and layover length are shown in the itinerary, not by the airline name alone.
Arriving — Budapest
Arriving late in the day changes the plan, because public transport choices narrow and a taxi or pre-booked transfer may be more practical. Ferihegy is the named arrival airport for Budapest, Hungary's capital, outside the city centre, with road and bus links into town. Check which terminal your flight uses, the transfer time to your accommodation, and whether a late arrival means arranging transport in advance. If you land very late, confirm that your accommodation can receive you after normal check-in hours.
Before you go: Hungary
- Currency
- HUF (Ft)
- Power sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Language
- Hungarian
- Emergency number
- 112, 104, 105
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +36
- Internet domain
- .hu
- EU / Schengen
- EU member, Schengen area
- Population of Budapest
- 1.7 M (2026)
- Time zone
- UTC+01 (Europe/Budapest)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Check that your ticket departs from Guilin, since only one airport is named for this route.
- Check baggage size and weight for every carrier on a connecting itinerary.
- Check whether connections are protected on one ticket or booked separately.
- Check passport and visa rules for Hungary before travel.
- Check December and the summer months separately, because holidays and daylight change the trip.
Frequently asked questions
Guilin – Budapest: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for November 2026 — $404. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Guilin – Budapest: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Shandong Airlines, Tianjin Airlines.
Guilin – Budapest: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Guilin to Budapest?
The distance is about 8,053 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 10 h 16 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Guilin – Budapest?
Guilin: Guilin (KWL). Budapest: Ferihegy (BUD).
What is the time difference between Guilin and Budapest?
Budapest is 7 h behind Guilin.