Chengdu (Jianyang) to Madrid (TFU–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TFU–MAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,724 miles in approximately 12h. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines Also: CZ | 7 | 332 | 12h | – | – | CZ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Chengdu (Jianyang)
| Metric | TFU→MAD | CKG→MAD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from TFU | – | 139 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | 3 |
| Flight time | 12h | 12h 35m |
Travel Essentials
TFU: CST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), 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.
Metro Line 18 is the fastest and cheapest way out. The express service skips intermediate stops and reaches TFU from Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10). The all-stop service takes 50 minutes for the same fare. From Tianfu Square, expect a transfer and a total of about CNY 30. Trains run from 6:00 to 23:00.
Airport buses cover five routes including Chunxi Road (Line 1), Jinsha Bus Hub (Line 2), and Chengdu East Railway Station (Line 4). Day fare is a flat CNY 15; night service (23:30 to 6:00) costs CNY 25. Lines 1, 2, and 3 run 24 hours. Taxis from Tianfu Square cost CNY 180-260 during the day and take 45-60 minutes via the expressway. DiDi ride-hail runs CNY 90-130 from pickup lanes on the east side of the arrivals hall.
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.
TFU–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFU to MAD
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
TFU to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to MAD ranges from 12 hours 0 minutes to 12 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,724 miles (9,211 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via CKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chongqing (CKG).