Travelling from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Madrid Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 12 hours 5 minutes.
Madrid is seven hours behind Beijing and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from PEK to MAD start at 01:55 — the earliest with Air China. The last departure is at 15:00 with Air China. In total, you can choose from 12 weekly Beijing Capital Airport to Madrid Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your PEK to MAD flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Madrid (and then discovering more of Spain!) is a cinch with Air China. This popular airline offers direct flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Madrid Airport.
Air China is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating PEK to MAD flights is Air China. Its services arrive as planned 67.33% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Beijing Capital Airport to Madrid Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between PEK and MAD:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Barcelona Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Beijing Capital Airport to Madrid Airport flight is $376. A round-trip ticket is currently $763. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PEK to MAD.
The cheapest month for flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Madrid Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from PEK to MAD is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Madrid Airport.
Handy information about Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from PEK arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Beijing Capital Airport from central Beijing, it'll take around 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Madrid Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to PEK:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Beijing Capital Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Madrid Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and discover more of Madrid and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Madrid Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Madrid Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Madrid based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Madrid Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from PEK to MAD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No trip is complete without dropping by Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
