Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Beijing Capital Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 5 minutes.
Beijing is seven hours ahead of Madrid and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Each week, there are 12 Madrid Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 01:40 Air China flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 17:30 with Air China.
To ensure you get on your MAD to PEK flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Air China is your ticket to exploring Beijing (and perhaps some other great parts of China!). Browse the direct flights from Madrid Airport to Beijing Capital Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Air China on this route.
Air China is the most punctual carrier offering MAD to PEK flights. A reliable 88.24% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between MAD and PEK:
Los Angeles International Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of the flights that depart from Madrid Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Madrid Airport is about 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 arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Madrid Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Madrid Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Go beyond Beijing and discover places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can pick up a Beijing Capital Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Beijing Capital Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your departure date.
When to fly to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
August is the busiest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Beijing in March.
Lock in your flight from Madrid Airport to Beijing Capital Airport for June if you want to go to Beijing during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to PEK in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Beijing. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in China, head for Tai'an, about 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake are among its highlights.