Shenzhen to Madrid (SZX–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.
SZX–MAD 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 13h 50m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU Hainan Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Shenzhen
| Metric | SZX→MAD | HKG→MAD | CAN→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SZX | – | 24 mi | 61 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 8 | 5 |
| Flight time | 13h 50m | 14h 30m | 14h 30m |
Travel Essentials
SZX: CST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 12:00 PM in Madrid.
Chinese passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Spain. Apply at the Spanish embassy or a BLS International visa centre in China. The short-stay visa costs EUR 80 and allows stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Processing takes 10 to 15 calendar days.
Required documents include a completed application form, two recent passport photos, travel medical insurance with EUR 30,000 minimum coverage, flight reservation, hotel bookings or invitation letter, and proof of financial means. Bank statements from the last 3 months are required. Employment verification with salary details is expected for employed applicants. Passport must have at least 3 months validity beyond the planned Schengen departure date and 2 blank pages.
Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.
Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.
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.
SZX–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SZX to MAD
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 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.
SZX to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SZX to MAD is about 13 hours 50 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 Chongqing Jiangbei, Cairo and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).