Rice terraces, temples and surf, with a free day in Shanghai each way.
China Eastern flies from Budapest to Bali from €484 return, with one stop in Shanghai. The dates fall in the first half of December 2026, and you are back in Budapest before Christmas.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Budapest, Hungary
- To: Bali (Denpasar), Indonesia
- Airline: China Eastern
- Stops: 1 stop in Shanghai
- Price: €484–€517 return
- When: December 2026
Example dates:
01/12/2026 - 16/12/2026
02/12/2026 - 15/12/2026
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The flight leaves Budapest at 11:30, stops for about 12 hours in Shanghai Pudong and lands in Denpasar at 23:55 the next day. The return leaves Bali at 00:55, stops for 18h45 in Shanghai and lands in Budapest at 07:05 the next morning. The Economy Light fare includes a cabin bag but no checked bag. Some cheaper dates in November have two stops and a change of airport in Beijing, so check the itinerary before you book.
💰 How far does your money go?
A lángos and a beer at a Budapest market cost about €8. In Bali, a nasi goreng in a local warung costs €1.50-2, a Bintang beer €2 and a fresh coconut €1. A one-hour Balinese massage costs about €8, and renting a scooter €5 a day.
☀️ The Weather
December is the start of the wet season in Bali. Expect hot, humid days of 30-31°C, a sea at 29°C and a heavy shower most afternoons, often followed by sunshine. The mornings are usually clear, so plan beaches and temples early.
🏨 Where to Stay
Split your trip between the hills and the coast.
Surya Shanti Villa Sidemen · 9.3/10 · From €31/night
Simple bungalows facing rice terraces and Mount Agung, in Bali's quietest valley.
Munduk Moding Plantation Nature Resort · 9.6/10 · From €99/night
A coffee plantation in the northern highlands with an infinity pool above the clouds.
Alila Villas Uluwatu · 9.1/10 · From €610/night
Clifftop villas with private pools over the Indian Ocean. The splurge at the end of the trip.
⏱️ Making the most of your layover in Shanghai
The stops in Shanghai Pudong are long: about 12 hours on the way out and 18h45 on the way back. Hungarian passport holders can currently enter China visa-free for short stays, but check the rules before you fly. The Maglev train reaches the edge of the city in 8 minutes.
6-hour Shanghai layover tour: Pick-up at Pudong, then the Bund, Yu Garden and the old town, and back to the airport in time for your flight.
Private layover highlights tour: A private guide and driver from the airport, with a route planned around your flight times.
If you'd rather rest:
Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport · 9.4/10 · From €161/night
About 350 m from the terminal, for a proper night's sleep.
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Pudong Airport · 8.5/10 · From €53/night
A cheaper option about 2 km away, with a free shuttle.
🎯 What to Do
Bali is volcanoes, temples and waves.
Mount Batur sunrise hike: A night start to reach the top of an active volcano for sunrise, with breakfast cooked on volcanic steam.
Uluwatu Temple and Kecak dance: A clifftop temple at sunset and the famous fire dance, with the ocean behind the stage.
Ayung River rafting: White-water rafting through the jungle near Ubud, combined with a quad ride and a meal.
Surf lesson in Uluwatu: A lesson for beginners and intermediates on Bali's most famous surf coast, with the board included.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Bali is the start of a trip around Indonesia.
Nusa Penida: Cliffs, manta rays and Kelingking Beach, about 45 minutes by fast boat.
Lombok and the Gili Islands: Quiet beaches and turtles, about 2 hours by fast boat or 40 minutes by air. Search flights
Labuan Bajo: The gateway to Komodo National Park and its dragons, about 1h15 by air. Search flights
Yogyakarta: The temples of Borobudur and Prambanan, about 1h15 by air. Search flights
From €484 return, Budapest to Bali, with a free day in Shanghai each way.
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