Flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Madrid Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 14 hours.
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is seven hours behind Shanghai.
Flights from PVG to MAD start at 00:20 — the first with China Eastern Airlines. The last departure is at 00:45 with China Eastern Airlines. Overall, there are seven weekly Shanghai Pudong Airport to Madrid Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your PVG to MAD flight.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
China Eastern is your gateway to discovering Madrid (and perhaps some other great parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Madrid Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with China Eastern on this route.
With a reliable 98.11% of services arriving as scheduled, China Eastern is the most punctual carrier offering PVG to MAD flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Madrid Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PVG and MAD:
Beijing Capital Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
Currently, Rs78,498 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Pudong Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs159,789. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book one month before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from PVG to MAD.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Madrid Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Madrid Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
82% of flights leaving Shanghai Pudong Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from PVG.
Central Shanghai to Shanghai Pudong Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to PVG? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Madrid Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
Book a hotel close to MAD if you have a late Shanghai Pudong Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Madrid Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and explore beyond Madrid's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Madrid Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Madrid Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Madrid. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Madrid Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Madrid in March.
Book your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you'd like to go to Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PVG to MAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Madrid, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Journey about 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to tick off its leading attractions. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Spain, consider Salamanca, roughly 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are key highlights.