Madrid to Guangzhou (Huadu) (MAD–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MAD–CAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 6,447 miles in approximately 13h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 5 | 789 | 13h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CA Air China | 2 | 77F | 13h | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · CAN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Guangzhou (Huadu).
Spanish passport holders need a visa to enter China for most purposes. The standard tourist visa (L visa) is obtained at a Chinese embassy or consulate before departure. The fee is EUR 126 for single entry. Processing takes 4 business days for regular service, or 2 to 3 days for express at a higher fee. Apply through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) in Madrid or Barcelona.
China offers 144-hour visa-free transit at major airports including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and others. You must hold a confirmed onward ticket to a third country (not Spain, if that is where you came from) departing within 144 hours. You must stay within the designated administrative region for that port of entry. This is a genuine option for short layover visits.
Required documents for the L visa: completed application form, passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages, recent passport photo (48mm x 33mm, white background), round-trip flight booking, and hotel reservations for the full stay. Invitation letters are not required for tourist visas but can speed up processing.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
Metro Line 3 North Extension connects T1 and T2 to the city centre (30–40 min, ¥8–10). Trains run until around midnight. Airport shuttle buses serve Guangzhou East, Tianhe Coach Terminal, and other zones (¥26–36, 40–70 min).Taxis from the arrivals area use a meter; Guangzhou city centre costs ¥80–130 with highway tolls added. DiDi ride-hail is widely available and typically costs less. High-speed rail connections to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other Pearl River Delta cities are available from Guangzhou South station (metro transfer required).
Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers are long, hot, and extremely humid (28–35°C from May–September) with heavy rain and typhoon risk. Tropical storms regularly cause cancellations in July and August. Winters are mild and dry (8–18°C) with some fog in January–February that can delay departures.
Spring (March–April) is warm but wet with persistent drizzle. Autumn (October–November) is the most comfortable period with lower humidity and clear skies. Air quality varies. Pollution combined with humidity creates haze that occasionally reduces visibility.
MAD–CAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to CAN
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines and Air China. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MAD to CAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to CAN is about 13 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,447 miles (10,375 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, London Stansted and Chongqing Jiangbei. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.