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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Madrid Airport to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 526 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Shanghai.506 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 506 €, select.

Shanghai.508 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 508 €, select.

Shanghai.510 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Madrid on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 510 €, select.

Shanghai.510 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Madrid on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 510 €, select.

Shanghai.510 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 510 €, select.

Shanghai.524 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Brussels Airlines and Juneyao Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from Madrid on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Juneyao Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 524 €, select.

Shanghai.526 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May, returning Wed, 27 May.Return flight with Brussels Airlines and Juneyao Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from Madrid on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Juneyao Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 526 €, select.

Shanghai.526 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Wed, 17 Jun.Return flight with Brussels Airlines and Juneyao Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from Madrid on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Juneyao Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 526 €, select.

Shanghai.533 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Madrid on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 533 €, select.

Shanghai.535 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Tue, 26 Jan.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Madrid on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 535 €, select.

Shanghai.542 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Madrid on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 542 €, select.

Shanghai.549 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Madrid on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 549 €, select.

Shanghai.565 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Madrid on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 565 €, select.

Shanghai.565 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Madrid on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 565 €, select.

Shanghai.565 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Madrid on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 565 €, select.

Shanghai.565 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Madrid on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 565 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Madrid to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Direct flights from Madrid to Shanghai

Alternative Madrid to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Madrid to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai

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from 561 €

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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai

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Madrid to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	274 €
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	13 hrs, 1 min
Most popular airline	China Eastern
Average flights per week	18

Finding cheap flights from Madrid to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.

How much are return flights from Madrid to Shanghai?

The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to Shanghai is 506 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Madrid to Shanghai?

13 hours and 1 minute is the average flight time from Madrid to Shanghai.

Which airlines fly direct from Madrid to Shanghai?

China Eastern, Aerolíneas Argentinas and LATAM Airlines fly direct from Madrid to Shanghai.

How many flights are there a week from Madrid to Shanghai?

As of April 2026, there are 18 flights per week flying from Madrid to Shanghai.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Shanghai is usually November.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

If you're flying from Madrid Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from 506 €.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to Shanghai on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to Shanghai on Thursday, 12 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Shanghai?

Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 1 minute.

How can I get the best flight deal from Madrid Airport to Shanghai?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Shanghai?

In April, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Madrid Airport to Shanghai with?

Currently, KLM and China Eastern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shanghai: what you need to know

Take a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Shanghai and you'll be in the air for around 14 hours.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is seven hours ahead of Madrid.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the most popular route, with seven flights a week to pick from. You can fly from MAD to PVG at 10:30 with China Eastern Airlines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your MAD to Shanghai flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Start your journey at MAD and travel straight to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Shanghai tickets.
Book your seat with China Eastern Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Shanghai.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from MAD to Shanghai with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
- Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
MAD is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 30 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Shanghai? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MAD:
77% of flights that depart Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport land at their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shanghai

The best price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Shanghai flight is 274 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 506 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from MAD to Shanghai. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Shanghai ticket.
Snapping up a cheap flight from MAD to Shanghai couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch when a cheaper option becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Shanghai.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to the centre of Shanghai takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel close to PVG if you have a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Shanghai. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport a few weeks in advance of your flight from MAD to Shanghai. If you're travelling during a busy period, book even earlier to secure the best deal.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

The centre of Shanghai is located around 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Once your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Shanghai has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 30 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 40 minutes.
Following your MAD to Shanghai flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to SHA. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Usually, the earlier you book, the better the prices and vehicle selection. Secure your ride from SHA as soon as your plans are confirmed.
You can find Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

February is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Shanghai. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Shanghai in December.
Before locking in your Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Shanghai plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).

More about Shanghai

Start your Shanghai trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Shanghai, explore our range of hotels including:
Shanghai Tower and Shanghai Museum are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Shanghai travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.

Explore more of China

Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you're looking to explore another corner of China, consider Puyang, about 241 kilometres southwest of Shanghai. Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea are key reasons to visit.