Hong Kong to Madrid (HKG–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HKG–MAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific leads the route. The flight covers 6,529 miles in approximately 14h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific Also: IB | 4 | 359 | 14h21 | – | Oneworld | IB |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→MAD | SZX→MAD | CAN→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 24 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| Flight time | 14h 26m | 13h 50m | 14h 30m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 12:00 PM in Madrid.
Hong Kong SAR passport holders enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under the Schengen agreement. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area, with at least 2 blank pages.
The 90/180-day limit applies across all Schengen countries combined. ETIAS pre-authorization will become mandatory for visa-free Schengen travel starting in late 2026.
Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
HKG–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to MAD
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
HKG to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to MAD is about 14 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,529 miles (10,506 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Beijing Capital and Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).