Madrid to Shenzhen (MAD–SZX) — 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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.
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.
MAD–SZX had nonstop service from Hainan Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 6,507 miles in 12h 53m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU Hainan Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · SZX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Shenzhen.
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 11 (Airport Express) connects to Futian station (30 min, ¥20) and Luohu (45 min, ¥28); from Futian you can cross to Hong Kong via the Futian/Lok Ma Chau checkpoint. Trains run 6am to midnight.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥60–100. Ferries to Hong Kong run from the adjacent Fuyong Ferry Terminal (45 min, HK$300–350); a convenient alternative to land crossings. Car rentals are limited; private car hire with driver is common for business travel.
Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid (28–34°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent typhoons. Typhoon season peaks July through September and can close the airport for 12–24 hours. Thunderstorms cause delays throughout the wet season.
Winters are mild and mostly dry (10–20°C). Spring brings persistent fog and drizzle (February–April) that can disrupt morning departures. October and November are the most pleasant months.
MAD–SZX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to SZX
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) had nonstop service from Hainan Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
MAD to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to SZX is about 12 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,507 miles (10,472 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Budapest Liszt Ferenc. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.