The two SkyTeam members KLM and Air France are selling tickets to Shanghai at a very nice price. You can get a round-trip with departure from Madrid starting at €366.
Some connections include an airport change in Paris! These can even cost a few Euros less. But in our opinion, it’s definitely not worth the hassle.
The fare is not only cheap but also already includes one piece of checked luggage. Of course, you can still bring a carry-on and your personal item.
Depending on the carrier you chose, your trip will include a layover in Amsterdam (KLM) or Paris (Air France). Unfortunately, you can’t start your trip in any of those two cities. If you’re planning on skipping one segment of your itinerary, better have a look at this article:
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The fare rules do not specify until when this deal will be available. But there are seasonal restrictions:
- From now until July 14th
- August 22nd through December 17th
That being said, we couldn’t find any cheap connections in July or August. Google Flights (instructions) will show you good availability starting in September until the end of the year. Book directly on one of the carriers’ website’s or go to Skyscanner to compare prices and save a little extra.
Minimum stay requirements are 3 days or the Saturday-night rule. Your return flight must commence no later than 12 months after your departure in Europe.
Tickets for the connections flights in Europe will be issued in booking class L, those for the long-haul flight in R. Your mileage account won’t burst after this trip. But here’s what you can expect for the flight from Europe to China on most frequent flyer programs:
- 5,758 Award Miles + 50 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 2,880 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 2,880 RDM + 576 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 2,880 Miles on ITA Volare
- 2,304 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 2,304 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 2,304 Miles on CSA OK Plus
- 2,304 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 2,304 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 2,304 Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 2,304 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 2,304 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 2,304 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 2,304 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 2,304 Award Miles on Etihad Guest
- 2,304 Award Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
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