Question 1

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Madrid?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Shanghai and Madrid is 10279 km.

Question 2

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Madrid. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines.

Question 3

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Madrid and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Liverpool, Lisbon, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Tel Aviv, Bristol, Rome, Paris, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Berlin, Budapest, Warsaw, Bucharest, Leeds.

Question 5

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 6

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.

Question 7

What airports are near Madrid?

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The main airport in Madrid is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. It is also served by Salamanca, Valladolid.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Madrid?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Madrid with Spring Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Ryanair, Etihad Airways.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Madrid?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Madrid, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Shanghai and Madrid?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Madrid, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong

Question 12

How many airports are there near Madrid?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Madrid. The main one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and other nearby airports include Salamanca, Valladolid.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Madrid depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Madrid arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Madrid, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Shanghai and Madrid depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Shanghai and Madrid arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Madrid, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£262
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£1,204
Cheapest round-trip	£480
Average round-trip	£681
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metro Line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios	12-15 min	€4.50 – €6; includes €3 airport supplement	every 4–7 min (traffic dependent)	fast access to metro network
Cercanías C1 train to Atocha/Sol	25-30 min	€2.60; standard single fare	every 30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travel to Atocha
EMT Express Bus to Atocha	30-40 min	€5; flat fare; 24-hour service	every 15–35 min (traffic dependent)	24-hour budget option
Taxi (fixed fare to center)	20-40 min	fixed fare within M-30 ring	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Uber/Cabify)	20-45 min	€20 – €40; varies with demand and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private transfer	20-40 min	€40 – €70; pre-booked; varies by provider	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or guaranteed pickup
Rental car	25-50 min	€30 – €80; daily rate; parking extra	on-demand (traffic dependent)	onward travel flexibility

Airline	Mon 21.09	Tue 22.09	Wed 23.09	Thu 24.09	Fri 25.09	Sat 26.09	Sun 27.09
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	2	2	1
Weekly flights: 9 total	Daily flights: 1.29 average	Most flights: Friday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No
Etihad Airways	ETD	EY	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	10°C	2°C
February	12°C	3°C
March	15°C	5°C
April	19°C	8°C
May	23°C	12°C
June	29°C	17°C
July	34°C	21°C
August	33°C	21°C
September	27°C	16°C
October	21°C	12°C
November	14°C	7°C
December	11°C	4°C

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