Hainan Airlines Business Class to Madrid for Christmas: Melbourne from $4089, Sydney from $5375 Return - Nov 2026 to Aug 2027

About the Airline

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.

Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Madrid

Business Class return fares start at $4089 for travel from 20 Nov 2026 to 22 Aug 2027. The best value sits in late November and early December, with Christmas in Madrid available from $4089 (4 Dec to 27 Dec). March departures are also good value at around $4440-$4460, which lines up nicely with the Spanish spring.

Return Price	Travel Dates
$4465	20 Nov to 20 Dec
$4093	27 Nov to 20 Dec
$4089	4 Dec to 27 Dec
$5002	11 Dec to 20 Dec
$5024	18 Dec to 27 Dec
$5345	25 Dec to 14 Feb
$6162	1 Jan to 24 Jan
$6157	8 Jan to 28 Mar
$4812	15 Jan to 14 Feb
$4802	22 Jan to 14 Feb
$4804	5 Feb to 28 Mar
$4801	12 Feb to 28 Mar
$5354	19 Feb to 28 Mar
$4807	26 Feb to 28 Mar
$4439	5 Mar to 28 Mar
$4443	12 Mar to 28 Mar
$4458	19 Mar to 18 Apr
$4454	26 Mar to 18 Apr
$6187	9 Apr to 2 May
$6200	16 Apr to 25 Apr
$6185	23 Apr to 2 May
$6181	4 Jun to 1 Aug
$6179	11 Jun to 8 Aug
$6179	18 Jun to 15 Aug
$6167	25 Jun to 22 Aug

The cheapest ex-Melbourne fare is $4089 return.

Sydney (Kingsford Smith) to Madrid

Business Class return fares start at $5375 for travel from 18 Dec 2026 to 22 Aug 2027. That standout fare departs 18 Dec and returns 14 Feb, covering Christmas and New Year in Spain. Beyond that, the next-best dates are in March, from $6354 return.

Return Price	Travel Dates
$5375	18 Dec to 14 Feb
$7998	21 Dec to 14 Feb
$7174	29 Dec to 14 Feb
$7893	5 Jan to 14 Feb
$6784	12 Jan to 14 Feb
$7794	19 Jan to 31 Jan
$7534	26 Jan to 14 Feb
$7483	9 Feb to 4 Apr
$6983	16 Feb to 11 Apr
$6456	23 Feb to 11 Apr
$6456	2 Mar to 25 Apr
$6357	9 Mar to 18 Apr
$6354	16 Mar to 25 Apr
$6449	23 Mar to 18 Apr
$6832	30 Mar to 11 Apr
$7691	13 Apr to 25 Apr
$7570	20 Apr to 2 May
$8173	27 Apr to 23 May
$7931	25 May to 6 Jun
$7575	1 Jun to 25 Jul
$7510	8 Jun to 1 Aug
$7945	6 Jul to 1 Aug
$7858	13 Jul to 25 Jul
$7840	20 Jul to 15 Aug
$7852	27 Jul to 22 Aug

The cheapest ex-Sydney fare is $5375 return.

Summary

• Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Madrid return on Hainan Airlines in Business Class (20 Nov 26 - 22 Aug 27) from $4089 return
• Sydney (Kingsford Smith) - Madrid return on Hainan Airlines in Business Class (18 Dec 26 - 22 Aug 27) from $5375 return

Fares were available at the time of posting and may change.