Travelling from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Put your vacation plans into action by considering where you'll board your flight from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are Shanghai's main airports.
The average duration of a direct Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is 14 hours 15 minutes.
Madrid is seven hours behind Shanghai. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is the busiest route, with 7 direct services each week. Get from PVG to MAD on China Eastern Airlines's 12:20am flight.
Your flight from Shanghai to MAD won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You can jump on a direct flight from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
You can lock in a direct flight from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport with China Eastern Airlines. This top airline operates services from PVG.
China Eastern Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from PVG to MAD.
China Eastern Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 100.0% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Shanghai to MAD with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PVG and MAD include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
To get to PVG from central Shanghai, it takes around 50 minutes to drive the 56 kilometres or so.
In search of a convenient hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
78.11% of flights leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Make the most of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Check out these connections between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and MAD:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Driving from central Shanghai to SHA typically takes 20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 14 kilometres.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Shanghai to MAD flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 85.58% of them arriving right on cue.
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near MAD:
Travel at your own speed with an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and venture far and wide through Madrid and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Central Madrid is around 13 kilometres from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Journey times by cab or car rental will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is C$410. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$722. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To snap up cheap flights from Shanghai to MAD, book your flight ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
June is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Shanghai to MAD.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). July is when most people travel to Madrid. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
Before locking in your Shanghai to MAD flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Madrid
After booking your flight from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Madrid:
Museo del Prado and Plaza Mayor are a couple of top attractions to put on your Madrid to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Madrid, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Travel around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to tick off its popular sights. From Plaza España to Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Spain, consider Salamanca, about 193 kilometres west of Madrid. Salamanca, Casco Historico, Catedral de Salamanca and Plaza Mayor are among the biggest draws.
