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Iberia Boosts Its Presence in Asia with a New Code-Share Agreement with China Southern

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Iberia and China Southern Airlines have signed a code-share agreement in Madrid, enhancing connectivity between China, Europe, and Latin America. The cornerstone of this cooperation is the direct Guangzhou-Madrid route, operated by China Southern, which will allow Iberia’s customers to access key cities in the Asian giant via Guangzhou Airport. In turn, passengers from China will gain access to Iberia’s extensive network in Spain, Europe, and Latin America, reinforcing Madrid’s position as a global platform for intercontinental travel.

Code Expansion and New Opportunities

The agreement stipulates that Iberia will add its code to the flight between Guangzhou and Madrid, as well as apply it to relevant destinations within China. China Southern will add its code to most of Iberia’s domestic destinations and to several routes to Latin America.

The code-share services between Madrid and Guangzhou will operate three times per week. Operations are scheduled for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, facilitating travel planning for both markets.

A Key Step in Iberia’s Growth Strategy

María Jesús López Solás, Commercial Director, Network Development and Alliances at Iberia, highlighted that this cooperation drives the airline’s international expansion. According to her, the agreement strengthens Madrid Airport’s position as an intercontinental hub and follows the line set by already operational routes to Tokyo and Doha. Furthermore, she emphasized that this move provides more options for travelers seeking an experience tailored to a global and competitive market.

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Iberia and Its Presence in Asia

Due to its location, Spain is a natural link between Latin America and markets such as Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Iberia is strengthening its presence in Asia through its own routes and strategic alliances. The airline operates a daily flight to Doha, complemented by three additional frequencies from Qatar Airways, plus four weekly flights to Tokyo. These services solidify Iberia’s presence in key regional markets.

The flight to Doha marked Iberia’s integration into the largest global joint business agreement, driven by Qatar Airways and British Airways. This pact covers over sixty countries and enables connections to more than two hundred cities in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Both companies offer up to four daily frequencies between Madrid and Doha, strengthening the link between the Iberian Peninsula and key destinations in Asia and Australia.

The agreement with China Southern adds to this strategy and enhances Iberia’s role as a key player in connectivity between Europe, Asia, and Latin America, consolidating Madrid as one of the most important connection hubs on an international scale.

Madrid, a Link Point for Three Regions

Customers traveling from Madrid with Iberia can connect to eighteen destinations in sixteen Latin American countries, ten cities in the United States, and forty-six destinations within Spain. This network makes the Spanish capital a unique point for linking flights between three continents.

Connectivity as the Core of the Flight Plan 2030

The push for global connectivity is part of the Flight Plan 2030, Iberia’s roadmap for the next decade. This plan foresees an investment of six billion euros to expand the long-haul fleet, which will grow from forty-eight to seventy aircraft. It also aims to digitalize services, improve the customer experience, and reinforce ties between Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

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