Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Hangzhou Airport (HGH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Hangzhou Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 12 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Hangzhou is UTC+8, which is seven hours ahead of Madrid.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MAD to HGH flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Hangzhou (and then exploring more of China!) is a breeze with Beijing Capital Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Madrid Airport to Hangzhou Airport.
Beijing Capital Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Beijing Capital Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers MAD to HGH flights, with 71.43% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Hangzhou Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAD and HGH:
Beijing Capital Airport
Hamad International Airport
Cairo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
Currently, $543 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Madrid Airport to Hangzhou Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $901. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAD to HGH if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Hangzhou Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of all flights leaving Madrid Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
To reach Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Hangzhou Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Madrid Airport to Hangzhou Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HGH instead:
Start your adventure sooner with a Hangzhou Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore Hangzhou and beyond.
Increase the odds of scoring a great price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Hangzhou Airport several weeks in advance is a smart idea.
Getting from Hangzhou Airport (HGH) to central Hangzhou
HGH is located at 14th Rd.
Hangzhou Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Hangzhou. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Hangzhou Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Hangzhou. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Madrid Airport to Hangzhou Airport for August if you want to explore Hangzhou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to HGH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Hangzhou. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Nanjing is another well-known destination in China and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Hangzhou. No journey is complete without dropping by Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.