Travelling from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 12 hours.
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, making Madrid seven hours behind Beijing.
Flights from PEK to MAD start from 01:55 — the earliest with Air China. The last service of the day is at 15:00 with Air China. Overall, you can take your pick of 13 weekly Beijing Capital International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights.
Your PEK to MAD flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Air China has direct flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Madrid — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
Air China has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for PEK to MAD flights is Air China.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beijing Capital International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. These are the top stopovers between PEK and MAD:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Rs80,025 is currently the best price for a one-way Beijing Capital International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs140,701. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PEK to MAD.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PEK to MAD.
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Handy information about Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
When it comes to Beijing Capital International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.67% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Beijing Capital International Airport from central Beijing, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near PEK. Whether you've booked an early flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you're coming in on a late Beijing Capital International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near MAD:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent to explore Madrid and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Madrid based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from PEK to MAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Madrid, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Travel around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check off its top sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
