Madrid to Hangzhou (MAD–HGH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAD–HGH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air China and Jet Aviation Flight Services lead the route. The flight covers 6,379 miles in approximately 12h. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 5 | 77F | 12h15-13h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services Also: HU | 3 | 330 | 12h | – | – | HU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · HGH: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Hangzhou.
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 7 connects the airport to the city. Transfer to Line 1 or Line 2 for most central destinations including the West Lake area; total journey 60–80 minutes (¥7–10). Operating hours: 6am to 11pm.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥70–110 (metered). DiDi ride-hailing is cheaper and convenient. Airport shuttle coaches (¥20–30) run fixed routes to major hotels. Car rental is available at the terminal. Hangzhou is a 45-minute high-speed train from Shanghai Hongqiao if connecting overland.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and extremely humid (30–38°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall June through September. Thunderstorms and the Meiyu (plum rain) season in June cause regular delays. Typhoons from the South China Sea occasionally affect the region in August–September.
Winters are cold but rarely severe (0–8°C) with occasional frost and light snow. Spring (April–May) is rainy and foggy, which can reduce runway visibility. October and November are the most pleasant and reliable for travel.
MAD–HGH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to HGH
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) are connected by nonstop service from Air China and Jet Aviation Flight Services. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MAD to HGH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to HGH ranges from 12 hours 0 minutes to 13 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,379 miles (10,265 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via PVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.