Third-Party
These fares are with Hainan Airlines in Business Class, departing from Melbourne and Sydney. Hainan is one of the few carriers to hold a Skytrax 5-Star Airline rating, and it was ranked 10th in the world in the 2025 Skytrax World's Top 10 Airlines. Full details of the airline and its network are in our Hainan Airlines airline guide.
Hainan is not part of a global airline alliance, instead operating its own network with selected codeshares across the broader HNA Group. As a full-service carrier, the Business Class fare includes checked baggage, meals and inflight entertainment.
These flights transit in Haikou, China (HAK) rather than routing through the Middle East. For an overview of the airport and its connection times, see Haikou Meilan International Airport on MinimumConnectionTime.com. Connection requirements vary by itinerary, so check the minimum connection time against your booking before you travel.
About the Destination
Madrid is Spain's capital and its cultural heavyweight, with the Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums lined up along the Paseo del Arte and the Royal Palace a short walk from the centre. Retiro Park and the Paseo del Prado are jointly listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the tapas bars of La Latina and the late-night energy around Plaza Mayor and Gran Vía run well past midnight. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to visit, as Madrid summers are genuinely hot, and Toledo and Segovia are both easy half-day trips by high-speed rail. See the official Madrid tourism site for attractions and planning tips.
Also see:
- Etihad Europe Open-Jaw: Melbourne from $1346, Sydney from $1350 - Oct 2026 to Jun 2027
- Finnair Open-Jaw Europe: Melbourne from $1181 - Fly Into London, Home From Europe [Sep 2026 - Jun 2027]
- China Eastern Open-Jaw Europe: Melbourne from $1090, Sydney from $1111 - Fly Into London, Home From Europe [Aug 2026 - Jul 2027]
- Turkish Airlines & Thai Airways Business Class to Europe: Melbourne, Perth & Sydney from $5033 Return - Jul 2026 to Mar 2027
- Hainan Airlines to China: Sydney from $673, Melbourne $674 Return & More
Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Madrid
Business Class return fares start at $3974 for travel from 2 Oct 2026 to 28 Mar 2027, with the best-value dates falling through November and early December.
| Return Price | Travel Dates |
|---|---|
| $4495 | 2 Oct to 27 Dec |
| $4479 | 9 Oct to 20 Dec |
| $4499 | 16 Oct to 29 Nov |
| $4839 | 23 Oct to 29 Nov |
| $4499 | 30 Oct to 29 Nov |
| $3975 | 6 Nov to 29 Nov |
| $4329 | 13 Nov to 29 Nov |
| $4326 | 20 Nov to 29 Nov |
| $3978 | 27 Nov to 20 Dec |
| $3974 | 4 Dec to 20 Dec |
| $4331 | 11 Dec to 20 Dec |
| $5401 | 1 Jan to 28 Mar |
| $5399 | 8 Jan to 28 Mar |
| $4697 | 15 Jan to 28 Mar |
| $4702 | 22 Jan to 28 Mar |
| $4695 | 5 Feb to 28 Mar |
| $4695 | 12 Feb to 28 Mar |
| $4694 | 19 Feb to 28 Mar |
| $4695 | 26 Feb to 28 Mar |
| $4340 | 5 Mar to 28 Mar |
| $4337 | 12 Mar to 28 Mar |
| $4683 | 19 Mar to 28 Mar |
| $4672 | 26 Mar to 28 Mar |
The cheapest ex-Melbourne fare is $3974 return.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) to Madrid
Business Class return fares start at $6438 for travel from 6 Oct 2026 to 28 Mar 2027, with the lower fares sitting in late October, mid-November and across the January departures.
| Return Price | Travel Dates |
|---|---|
| $6551 | 6 Oct to 27 Dec |
| $7408 | 13 Oct to 15 Nov |
| $6438 | 27 Oct to 13 Dec |
| $7562 | 3 Nov to 22 Nov |
| $7456 | 5 Nov to 29 Nov |
| $6538 | 10 Nov to 28 Mar |
| $6969 | 12 Nov to 29 Nov |
| $6899 | 17 Nov to 6 Dec |
| $6970 | 19 Nov to 6 Dec |
| $7460 | 24 Nov to 13 Dec |
| $7078 | 26 Nov to 6 Dec |
| $7936 | 3 Dec to 20 Dec |
| $7693 | 10 Dec to 10 Jan |
| $7763 | 17 Dec to 17 Jan |
| $7782 | 29 Dec to 17 Jan |
| $6553 | 12 Jan to 28 Mar |
| $6599 | 19 Jan to 28 Mar |
| $6602 | 26 Jan to 28 Mar |
| $7958 | 9 Mar to 28 Mar |
| $7967 | 16 Mar to 28 Mar |
The cheapest ex-Sydney fare is $6438 return.
Summary
Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Madrid return in Business Class (2 Oct 26 - 28 Mar 27) from $3974 return
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) - Madrid return in Business Class (6 Oct 26 - 28 Mar 27) from $6438 return
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