Binter teams up with Air China to connect the Canary Islands via Madrid to Beijing, Havana and São Paulo

Air China’s routes to Beijing, São Paulo and Havana will be linked with Binter’s services between Madrid and the airports of Gran Canaria and Tenerife North.

Binter and Air China have signed a Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) that will enhance connectivity between the Canary Islands and several major international destinations served by the Chinese carrier. The agreement, concluded at the end of 2025, opens new travel possibilities for passengers flying to and from the archipelago and supports the development of tourism and the local economy.

Agreement Overview

• The two airlines will combine Air China’s long‑haul flights (Beijing, São Paulo, Havana) with Binter’s regional legs (Madrid ↔ Gran Canaria and Tenerife North).
• In the first phase, Air China will market the combined itineraries, integrating them into its global network and allowing a single reservation for the entire journey.
• Passengers will enjoy one‑stop check‑in all the way to the final destination, no need to collect luggage in Madrid, and can transfer between Barajas terminals T1 and T2 using the boarding pass of the onward flight.

“Travelers will benefit from a seamless check‑in process up to the final destination, without having to retrieve their baggage in Madrid,” Binter explained in a press release.

Daily Flights to Beijing

• Canary Islands → Madrid: departure at 07:00, arrival 10:45.
• Madrid → Beijing: departure at 12:55, arrival in the Chinese capital at 05:55 the following day.
• Return: Beijing → Madrid departs at 02:00, arriving at 08:00.

Additional note: From the Spanish capital, the flight leaves at 11:45 and reaches the Canary Islands at 13:50. Spanish citizens benefit from a visa‑exemption for mainland China (tourist stays up to 30 days) valid until December 2026.

Havana Connections (Twice Weekly)

• Canary Islands → Madrid: departure 07:00, onward to Havana at 14:45, arriving in Cuba at 18:50 (Wednesdays and Saturdays).
• Due to fuel shortages in Cuba, Air China will make a technical refueling stop in the Bahamas on the Madrid‑to‑Havana leg, which may affect the schedule to Madrid but not the outbound flight to Havana.
• Havana → Madrid: departure 23:55, arrival 15:20 the next day.
• Madrid → Canary Islands: departure 20:15, arrival 22:20.

São Paulo Connections (Three Times Weekly)

• Canary Islands → Madrid: departure 15:45, then Madrid → São Paulo at 23:15, arriving in Brazil at 05:00 the next day (Mondays, Thursdays, Sundays).
• São Paulo → Madrid: departure 09:25, arrival 00:45 the following day (Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays).
• Madrid → Canary Islands: departure 07:00, arrival 09:05.

Aircraft and On‑Board Services

• Binter will continue to offer its gourmet complimentary snack and allow hand luggage on all regional flights.
• Air China will operate Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners equipped with three cabin classes designed for maximum comfort: Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy.