Traveling from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
12 hours 2 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Madrid is 7 hours behind Beijing and operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport start at 01:40 — the earliest with Air China. The last departure is the 17:30 option with Air China. Overall, there are 13 services every week from PEK to MAD.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Visiting Madrid (and then discovering more of Spain!) is straightforward with Air China. This popular airline has direct flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
We make it a breeze to get a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between PEK and MAD include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Before booking your cheap ticket from PEK to MAD, check if you need a visa to enter Spain. Visa and travel document requirements may vary and are updated frequently. To get the latest information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of your destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Beijing Capital International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is C$370. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$707. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap flight tickets from PEK to MAD, reserve your journey 10 months before the departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Beijing Capital International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to PEK? If you're boarding an early flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to central Madrid takes about 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 37 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Madrid. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you'd like to explore Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 36ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from PEK to MAD sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Madrid
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Madrid right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from PEK to MAD:
El Retiro Park and Puerta del Sol are just two of the major attractions to put on your Madrid travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Plaza Mayor.
Complete your Madrid trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport — next up is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Madrid.
