Chinese SkyTeam member China Eastern is currently promoting its non-stop business class service from Madrid to Shanghai, selling tickets for their state-of-the-art business class for at €1,516.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to our flight search with your selected flight dates.
China Eastern deploys Airbus A350-900 aircraft between Shanghai and Madrid. These feature lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 seating pattern. The chairs are surrounded by walls and the first row is equipped with sliding doors for maximum privacy. You can find a review of the product with sliding doors here and without them here.
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According to the fare rules, these ticket are not bound to a sales or travel period. A minimum stay of five days in China is necessary to get the lowest fare. Flights are available during the 2023/2024 winter. A blockout occurs during Chinese New Year in February 2024.
Google Flights will help you find additional flight dates. Despite our best efforts, it seems like these tickets are not available on China Eastern’s website. In this case, you’d have to book them via an online travel agency through our flight search or Skyscanner.
Mileage
China Eastern issues these tickets in booking class I. SkyTeam frequent flyers can earn the following mileage:
- 22,334 RDM + 3,828 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 16,590 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 16,590 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 16,590 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 16,590 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 15,952 Award Miles + 72 XP on Flying Blue
- 15,952 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 15,952 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 15,952 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 15,952 Award Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 15,952 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 15,952 Award Miles + 150 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
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Destination
Hotel prices in Shanghai usually start at roughly €50, depending on the hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
Information & Tips for Shanghai
Shanghai is known for its stunning skyline, with landmarks like the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Bund, and the futuristic Pudong district. The city also offers cultural sights like the Yuyuan Garden and the Shanghai Museum. The currency is the Chinese yuan (CNY), and credit cards are widely accepted. Shanghai is a relatively expensive city, particularly in tourist areas, but affordable options are available for food and accommodation. The weather is humid subtropical, with hot, rainy summers and mild winters, making the best time to visit during spring and autumn when temperatures are more comfortable.
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Information & Tips for China
China offers a wide range of sights, from historical landmarks like the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, and the Forbidden City to modern cities like Shanghai and scenic areas such as Zhangjiajie and Guilin. The currency is the Chinese yuan (CNY), and mobile payments via apps like Alipay and WeChat Pay are widely used, though cash is still accepted. Prices vary—major cities can be moderate to expensive, while rural areas are generally more affordable. Weather conditions differ greatly by region, with cold winters in the north, hot, humid summers in the south, and a generally best travel period in spring or autumn.
China has a highly developed transport system, especially in urban and coastal areas. Most major cities have extensive metro networks that are cheap, efficient, and easy to navigate with English signage. For travel between cities, the high-speed rail network is one of the most advanced in the world, connecting even distant regions quickly and reliably. In rural or less-developed areas, transport options can be more limited and slower, but basic bus or train connections are usually available.
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