Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 10 hours 50 minutes.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, making Beijing seven hours ahead of Madrid.
Every week, there are 13 Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, jump on the 01:40 Air China flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 17:30 with Air China.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAD to PEK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Beijing (and then discovering more of China!) is a snap with Air China. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air China.
The most punctual carrier operating MAD to PEK flights is Air China. Its services land as scheduled 73.47% of the time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAD and PEK:
Los Angeles International Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
257 € is the best price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 476 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from MAD to PEK by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of the flights that depart from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near MAD? If you're catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
If you're arriving on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PEK:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Beijing that most tourists miss.
To get the lowest possible price, book your vehicle from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your departure date.
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
From Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Beijing. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to PEK in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've visited Beijing, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Journey about 113 kilometres south-east to Tianjin to tick off its popular sights. From Ancient Culture Street to Porcelain house and Haihe River, your itinerary will be busy.
Tai'an is another favourite destination in China and is around 418 kilometres south of Beijing. No journey is complete without seeing Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.