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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Madrid Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £479. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Is this a good flight price? We’ll tell you.We compare today’s Shanghai to Madrid Airport prices with what travellers usually pay, so you can see if now’s a good time to book, or if it’s worth waiting.
Madrid.£365 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £365, select.
Madrid.£365 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £365, select.
Madrid.£409 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Madrid on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £409, select.
Madrid.£410 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Thu, 28 May.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £410, select.
Madrid.£466 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Madrid on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £466, select.
Madrid.£477 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Madrid on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £477, select.
Madrid.£478 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Apr, returning Wed, 20 May.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Madrid on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £478, select.
Madrid.£478 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Madrid on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £478, select.
Madrid.£478 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Sun, 5 Apr.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Madrid on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £478, select.
Madrid.£479 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Madrid on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £479, select.
Madrid.£479 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Fri, 26 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Madrid on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £479, select.
Madrid.£479 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Madrid on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £479, select.
Madrid.£479 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Madrid on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £479, select.
Madrid.£479 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Apr, returning Fri, 24 Apr.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Madrid on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £479, select.
Madrid.£480 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Madrid on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £480, select.
Madrid.£480 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Madrid on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £480, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Madrid

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Madrid flights are currently cheapest in December.
Mar
from £478
Apr
from £479
May
from £410
Jun
from £479
Jul
from £485
Aug
from £584
Sep
from £479
Oct
from £479
Nov
from £480
Dec
from £365
Jan
from £492
Feb
from £409

Direct flights from Shanghai to Madrid

Shanghai to Madrid: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai to Madrid below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Madrid.

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Shanghai to Madrid: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£365
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time14 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week16

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Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Madrid: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Madrid is £365. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
14 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Madrid.
China Eastern, Aerolíneas Argentinas and LATAM Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Madrid.
As of March 2026, there are 16 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Madrid.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Madrid is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Madrid Airport on Tuesday, 1 December 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 3 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Madrid but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Madrid is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know

  • Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Shanghai. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) jetting off from here.

  • 14 hours is the average journey time for a direct Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.

  • Madrid is seven hours behind Shanghai. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.

  • The busiest route is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). Take your pick of 7 direct services each week. China Eastern Airlines operates a 12:20am departure between PVG and MAD.

  • For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Shanghai to MAD.

  • Popular months like February or other peak periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • Fly without interruptions from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Nonstop flights from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) are available from here.

  • Book your direct flight from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport with China Eastern Airlines. This well-known airline operates departures from PVG.

  • The airline most travellers choose when flying between PVG and MAD is China Eastern.

  • China Eastern ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 98.11% of services landing on schedule.

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Shanghai to MAD. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Brussels Airport (BRU)

  • PVG is around 48 kms (30 miles) from central Shanghai. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Shanghai Pudong International Airport:

  • 82% of flights leaving Shanghai Pudong International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of PVG.

  • PVG's address is No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • You can reach SHA from the centre of Shanghai in approximately 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to cover the 14 kms (9 miles) or so.

  • Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to MAD flight:

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 85% of flights out of here land when expected.

  • You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid

  • Central Madrid is around 13 kms (8 miles) from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • Travelling by public transport will take you around 30 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 £169. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £365. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.

  • To score cheap flights from Shanghai to MAD, book your ticket one month before your departure date.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.

  • Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Shanghai to MAD by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Madrid. July is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.

  • Book a Shanghai to MAD plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Madrid to range from 18ºC to 37ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 12ºC.

More about Madrid

  • Start your Madrid trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:

  • Your Madrid trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Museo del Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and Plaza Mayor.

Explore more of Spain

  • Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Madrid. Around 274 kms (170 miles) away to the northeast, its best attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.

  • If you're ready to explore another major destination in Spain, consider Salamanca, about 193 kms (120 miles) west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are key highlights.

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