The below is a good solution if you wish to explore Australia without the need to come back to Sydney - you can finish your Australia adventure in either Brisbane or Melbourne
Combine Australia and China in one unusually strong multi-city itinerary. Fly from Budapest to Sydney with one connection in Guangzhou, spend between 9 and 14 nights in Sydney, continue directly to Guangzhou and stay for a further 4 to 8 nights before flying nonstop back to Budapest.
English booking flow
2 × 23 kg checked bags included
The lowest fare was found with Mytrip through Skyscanner Ireland, using an English booking flow. Each prepared link opens the complete three-stage multi-city itinerary. Confirm that all flights remain on one protected reservation and that the 2 × 23 kg checked-baggage allowance is displayed on every sector.
- Budapest to Sydney via Guangzhou
- Direct Sydney to Guangzhou flight
- Direct Guangzhou to Budapest flight
- One personal item included
- One regular cabin bag included
- Two checked bags of 23 kg each included
- Same flight schedule on all four prepared options
The price is exceptional for a proper Australia-and-China trip. The generous baggage allowance is particularly useful for an itinerary lasting up to three weeks.
- Confirm all three stages are on one booking reference
- Check 2 × 23 kg baggage on every flight
- Verify seat-selection, change and refund conditions
- Confirm the Skyscanner Ireland English booking flow
- Review passenger names before payment
- Check current transit and entry requirements for China and Australia
Mytrip offers the lowest fare, but it remains a third-party booking. Save the China Southern reference number and manage the itinerary through the airline where possible.
All four prepared combinations use the same flight pattern. The journey to Sydney has one connection in Guangzhou; the Sydney–Guangzhou and Guangzhou–Budapest stages are direct.
The total journey is long, but the 2h30 connection is efficient and the 19:25 Sydney arrival is manageable for an evening hotel check-in.
The morning departure is convenient, and the 18:10 arrival provides enough time to reach the hotel during the evening.
The 00:50 departure means travellers should leave for the airport late on the previous calendar day. For this reason, the departure date is not counted as an additional Guangzhou hotel night in the calculations below.
The Budapest flight reaches Sydney one calendar day after departure. Sydney nights are therefore counted from the local arrival date until the Sydney–Guangzhou departure.
Travellers must normally check out and head to the airport during the previous evening. The final calendar date is therefore excluded from the Guangzhou night totals.
The routing is efficient for Australia, but the outbound remains physically demanding. The reasonable 2h30 connection and checked-through itinerary help reduce the inconvenience.
Sydney is moving from late winter into early spring, while Guangzhou can be hot, humid and wet in September. Pack for very different conditions.
You do not necessarily need to return to Sydney before flying to Guangzhou. Similar multi-city combinations may also be available with Budapest → Sydney, followed by Brisbane → Guangzhou or Melbourne → Guangzhou, and then Guangzhou → Budapest. This can be a smart solution for travellers planning to explore Australia in one direction. Compare the live fare, baggage allowance and domestic transport costs before choosing the final routing.
Every button opens its prepared Skyscanner Ireland multi-city search. Sydney nights start on the local arrival date, while the 00:50 Guangzhou departure date is not counted as an additional hotel night.
Prices and availability can change. Before booking, confirm the final Mytrip price, English booking flow, all three flight stages, operating airline, passenger names, 2 × 23 kg checked baggage, cabin allowance, seat-selection fees, change and refund conditions, protected connection, China transit or entry rules and Australia entry requirements.
An exceptional two-country itinerary with a very low Australia fare, direct Sydney–Guangzhou and Guangzhou–Budapest flights, plus two checked bags. The long outbound, third-party booking and 00:50 final departure are the main compromises.
At €850 per person, this is an outstanding fare for a genuine Australia-and-China holiday rather than a simple return flight.
China Southern operates the complete itinerary, and the included 2 × 23 kg checked baggage substantially improves the value.
The honest overall rating is 9.2/10.
€850 for Australia and China in one itinerary is exceptional.
Both Sydney and Guangzhou receive proper stays rather than a token stopover.
Two checked bags of 23 kg each are excellent for a multi-week itinerary.
Only one connection on the way to Sydney, followed by two direct flights.
Arrival times are manageable, but the outbound is long and the final flight leaves at 00:50.
China Southern operates all stages, creating a coherent itinerary.
The English Mytrip booking flow is convenient, but airline-direct support would be preferable.
Four useful combinations provide different Sydney and Guangzhou stay lengths.
Sydney and Guangzhou offer a powerful contrast between Australia and southern China.
The fare, two-country structure, baggage and direct later sectors make this highly publishable.
Budapest–Sydney–Guangzhou–Budapest from only €850 is an exceptional two-in-one itinerary. Travellers receive proper stays in both Australia and China, 2 × 23 kg checked bags, one connection on the journey to Sydney and direct flights for the remaining two stages. The four options provide between 9 and 14 Sydney nights and 4 and 8 Guangzhou nights. The main weaknesses are the 22h40 outbound, Mytrip booking and 00:50 departure from Guangzhou. Honest Dino Score: 9.2/10.
This two-in-one trip provides enough time to enjoy both destinations properly. The best approach is normally to use Sydney as the main Australia base, then continue to Guangzhou for a shorter city stay before the flight home. Travellers with the longer combinations can add selected regional side trips without turning the itinerary into a race.
Sydney
For a first visit, allow at least 4–5 nights in Sydney itself. This gives enough time for the harbour, Opera House, The Rocks, city beaches, coastal walks, neighbourhoods and a less rushed day-to-day pace.
- CBD / Circular Quay: best for a first trip, harbour access and major sights.
- The Rocks: historic atmosphere and excellent walking access to the harbour.
- Darling Harbour: practical for restaurants, attractions and family stays.
- Surry Hills: better for cafés, local dining and a neighbourhood feel.
- Bondi or Manly: best when beach time matters more than central convenience.
- Blue Mountains: easy as a day trip or one-night nature extension.
- Melbourne: strong city, food and culture contrast to Sydney.
- Brisbane / Gold Coast: useful for warmer weather and a northbound Australia route.
- Cairns: worthwhile only with enough extra time for the Great Barrier Reef region.
Guangzhou
Guangzhou works well as a 3–4-night city stay. That is enough for the Canton Tower area, historic districts, local food, markets, museums and a calmer day before the late-night flight back to Budapest.
- Zhujiang New Town: modern skyline, Canton Tower access and a polished first-time base.
- Yuexiu: useful for history, parks, museums and older city sights.
- Liwan: more traditional atmosphere, local food and heritage streets.
- Tianhe: convenient transport, shopping and modern hotels.
- Foshan: an easy regional extension for culture, food and a slower atmosphere.
- Shenzhen: a modern-city contrast with strong transport connections.
- Hong Kong: possible as a separate city break if entry rules and documents allow.
- Kaiping: a more distinctive heritage-focused extension for travellers with extra time.
Suggested trip splits for the prepared date options
Spend 5 nights in Sydney, add the Blue Mountains and either Melbourne or Brisbane, then finish with 3–5 nights in Guangzhou.
Best for a broader Australia trip. Use 4–5 nights in Sydney, continue to Melbourne, Brisbane or another region, then allow 4 nights in Guangzhou plus one optional side trip.
A balanced two-country split. Allow 4–5 nights in Sydney, a short Australia extension, then 4 nights in Guangzhou with Foshan, Shenzhen or another regional addition.
Best when Australia is the priority. Use the longer Australia stay for Sydney plus another city or region, then keep Guangzhou focused and simple before the flight home.
Search one destination at a time inside the deal page. For Sydney, compare CBD, Circular Quay, The Rocks, Surry Hills and the beach areas. For Guangzhou, compare Zhujiang New Town, Yuexiu, Liwan and Tianhe. Recheck the complete stay price, cancellation terms, breakfast, room type and transport access.
Hotel prices, transport schedules and entry conditions can change. The suggested stay lengths are planning guidance, not fixed rules. Confirm domestic transport, hotel cancellation policies, China entry or transit requirements, Australia entry requirements and the correct local date of each flight before booking accommodation.
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