How long is the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid?

Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa can get you from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid in just under 21h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 20m. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Madrid are separated by a distance of 6356 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid round-trip from £402. Etihad Airways is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to MAD?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid by exploring options for tickets at midday.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

Most people fly into Madrid Barajas (MAD) if they book a flight to Madrid from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. On average, Barajas has 0 inbound flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day from 1 airline. Madrid Barajas is conveniently located just 8.5 mi from Madrid’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Hongqiao Intl to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Madrid.

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£222+ Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Madrid, Spain

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid flights typically cost between £686 and £1,296 in December. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £454 on Cathay Pacific (21 Dec-7 Jan).

Cheap flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Madrid

Round-trip from	£454
One-way from	£222
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£905

Cathay Pacific
21/12-7/1
2 total stops
67h 30m total
Shanghai to Madrid

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30/11
1 total stop
41h 00m total
Shanghai to Madrid

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£73 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hongqiao Intl to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Sun 21/1222:30SHA - MAD

1 stop41h 00mCathay Pacific

Wed 7/111:25MAD - SHA

1 stop26h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£454

Sun 21/1222:30SHA - MAD

1 stop41h 00mCathay Pacific

Tue 6/111:25MAD - SHA

1 stop17h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£515

Sun 23/1108:55SHA - MAD

2 stops21h 40mLufthansa

Sat 6/1212:00MAD - SHA

2 stops21h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 16/9£545

Sun 21/1208:55SHA - MAD

2 stops21h 40mLufthansa

Thu 8/107:25MAD - SHA

2 stops26h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 16/9£555

Sun 21/1222:30SHA - MAD

1 stop41h 00mCathay Pacific

Sun 4/111:25MAD - SHA

1 stop26h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£634

Sun 21/1208:55SHA - MAD

2 stops21h 40mLufthansa

Tue 6/112:00MAD - SHA

2 stops21h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 16/9£725

Fri 7/1116:35SHA - MAD

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1107:30MAD - SHA

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£1,069

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Sun 21/1222:30SHA - MAD

1 stop41h 00mCathay Pacific

Wed 7/111:25MAD - SHA

1 stop26h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£454

Sun 23/1108:55SHA - MAD

2 stops21h 40mLufthansa

Sat 6/1212:00MAD - SHA

2 stops21h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 16/9£545

Tue 23/1213:35SHA - MAD

1 stop25h 55mCathay Pacific

Wed 7/111:25MAD - SHA

1 stop26h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£454

Fri 7/1116:35SHA - MAD

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1107:30MAD - SHA

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£1,069

Sun 21/1222:30SHA - MAD

1 stop41h 00mCathay Pacific

Tue 6/111:25MAD - SHA

1 stop17h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£515

Sun 21/1222:30SHA - MAD

1 stop41h 00mCathay Pacific

Fri 9/111:25MAD - SHA

1 stop17h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£515

Sun 21/1208:55SHA - MAD

2 stops21h 40mLufthansa

Tue 6/112:00MAD - SHA

2 stops21h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 16/9£725

Sun 21/1222:30SHA - MAD

1 stop41h 00mCathay Pacific

Sun 4/111:25MAD - SHA

1 stop26h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£634

Fri 20/208:55SHA - MAD

2 stops21h 40mLufthansa

Tue 24/212:00MAD - SHA

2 stops21h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 14/9£783

One-way flights from Hongqiao Intl to Madrid
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Mon 27/1013:35SHA - MAD

1 stop25h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/9£222

Thu 30/1013:35SHA - MAD

1 stop25h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£760

Tue 30/913:20SHA - MAD

1 stop25h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£1,026

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Sun 21/12

22:30-08:30

1 stop41h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 7/1

11:25-20:55

1 stop26h 30m

£454

ShanghaiMadrid

SHA - MAD

SHAMAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/12

13:35-08:30

1 stop25h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 7/1

11:25-20:55

1 stop26h 30m

£454

ShanghaiMadrid

SHA - MAD

SHAMAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/12

22:30-08:30

1 stop41h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 6/1

11:25-12:20

1 stop17h 55m

£515

ShanghaiMadrid

SHA - MAD

SHAMAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/12

22:30-08:30

1 stop41h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 9/1

11:25-12:20

1 stop17h 55m

£515

ShanghaiMadrid

SHA - MAD

SHAMAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 23/11

08:55-23:35

2 stops21h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 6/12

12:00-16:55

2 stops21h 55m

£545

ShanghaiMadrid

SHA - MAD

SHAMAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/12

22:30-08:30

1 stop41h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 4/1

11:25-20:55

1 stop26h 30m

£634

ShanghaiMadrid

SHA - MAD

SHAMAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/12

08:55-23:35

2 stops21h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 6/1

12:00-16:55

2 stops21h 55m

£725

ShanghaiMadrid

SHA - MAD

SHAMAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/2

08:55-23:35

2 stops21h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 24/2

12:00-16:55

2 stops21h 55m

£783

ShanghaiMadrid

SHA - MAD

SHAMAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 7/11

16:35-11:55

2 stops26h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 20/11

07:30-12:20

2 stops21h 50m

£1,069

ShanghaiMadrid

SHA - MAD

SHAMAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 30/11

22:30-08:30

1 stop41h 00m

£222

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid?

The best time to book flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid is 31 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid (average of £94). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid in July is currently the most expensive (average of £242). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid?

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

See what other customers who have flown with Etihad Airways from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,250 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,250 reviews

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,250 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?
Most people fly into Madrid Barajas (MAD) if they book a flight to Madrid from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. On average, Barajas has 0 inbound flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day from 1 airline. Madrid Barajas is conveniently located just 8.5 mi from Madrid’s city center.
How long is the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid?
Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa can get you from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid in just under 21h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 20m. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Madrid are separated by a distance of 6356 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid round-trip from £402. Etihad Airways is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Madrid that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Hongqiao Intl to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Madrid?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Madrid.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Hongqiao Intl to Madrid?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid (average of £94). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid in July is currently the most expensive (average of £242). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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