Golden temples, street food at midnight and 31°C in December.
Hainan Airlines flies from Madrid to Bangkok from €416 return, with a stop in Chongqing. The dates fall in late November and December 2026, the start of the best season in Thailand.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Madrid, Spain
- To: Bangkok, Thailand
- Airline: Hainan Airlines
- Stops: 1 stop in Chongqing
- Price: €416–€431 return
- When: November - December 2026
Example dates:
19/11/2026 - 05/12/2026
26/11/2026 - 19/12/2026
10/12/2026 - 26/12/2026
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The flight leaves Madrid at 10:45 on a Thursday, stops for 2h45 in Chongqing and lands in Bangkok at 10:45 the next morning. The return leaves Bangkok at 11:50 on a Saturday, stops for 10h15 in Chongqing and lands in Madrid at 08:25 the next day. Hainan flies the route on set weekdays, so other dates may cost more.
💰 How far does your money go?
A caña on a Madrid terrace costs €3-3.50, about the same as a full lunch in Bangkok. A bowl of boat noodles costs €1.50, mango sticky rice €2 and a large Chang beer from a 7-Eleven €1.30. A one-hour Thai massage costs €8-10, less than a menú del día.
☀️ The Weather
November and December are the cool, dry season in Bangkok, the best time of year to visit. Expect sunny days of 31-32°C, nights of about 22-24°C and very little rain. The beaches in the south are also at their best.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stay near the river or the Skytrain to get around easily.
Here Hostel · 8.6/10 · From €47/night
A friendly hostel near Phra Athit, a short walk from the river and Khao San Road, with private rooms.
Arun Residence · 8.2/10 · From €135/night
A small riverside hotel with a terrace bar facing Wat Arun across the water.
Rosewood Bangkok · 9.3/10 · From €325/night
A striking tower on Ploenchit Road, with a pool terrace and excellent restaurants.
⏱️ Making the most of your layover in Chongqing
The stop in Chongqing is short on the way out, but 10h15 on the way back: you land in the late afternoon and fly on overnight. Spanish passport holders can currently enter China visa-free for short stays, but check the rules before you fly, and be back at the airport at least 3 hours before your next flight. The metro reaches the city centre in about 40 minutes.
Two Rivers night cruise: The Yangtze and the Jialing rivers at night, with the lit-up skyline and Hongyadong on the cliffs.
Cloud walk at Raffles City: A glass skybridge high above the meeting point of the two rivers.
If you'd rather rest:
Atour Hotel Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport · 9.2/10 · From €45/night
A modern hotel next to a light rail station, about 4 km from the airport.
Holiday Inn Express Chongqing Airport Zone · 8.7/10 · From €48/night
A reliable option about 5 km from the terminal, for a shower and a few hours of sleep.
🎯 What to Do
Bangkok is temples by day and street food by night.
Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun: The three essential sights in one guided tour: the Emerald Buddha, the Reclining Buddha and the Temple of Dawn.
Chinatown food tour: Yaowarat Road after dark, with a stop at a Michelin-listed street stall.
Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong railway markets: The floating market and the market where a train passes through the stalls.
Muay Thai at Rajadamnern Stadium: A night of Thai boxing at the oldest stadium in the city.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
From Bangkok, the rest of Thailand and the region are close.
Chiang Mai: Old temples, night markets and the mountains of the north, about 1h10 by air. Search flights
Phuket: Beaches and island trips in the Andaman Sea, about 1h25 by air. Search flights
Krabi: Limestone cliffs, Railay Beach and the Phi Phi islands, about 1h20 by air. Search flights
Siem Reap: The temples of Angkor in Cambodia, about 1 hour by air. Search flights
From €416 return, Madrid to Bangkok in the best season of the year. Three dates, one of them over Christmas.
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