Madrid
→
Chengdu
→
Nha Trang
from €562 return with Sichuan Airlines
A genuinely interesting 2-in-1 fare from Madrid to Chengdu and Nha Trang with Sichuan Airlines, booked through Trip.com.
The reference combination for this page is 30 Nov - 03 Dec - 12 Dec. That gives you 2 nights in Chengdu and 9 nights in Nha Trang, which is a very usable split for a city stop plus a longer beach stay.
The long-haul sectors between Madrid and Chengdu use the Airbus A330, while the shorter Chengdu - Nha Trang sectors use the Airbus A320. The cheapest "Turista" fare shown in the booking flow includes 1 personal item, 1 x 8 kg cabin bag and 1 x 23 kg checked bag.
One detail I like is the return: the booking flow specifically states that in Chengdu you do not need to collect and re-check your baggage. That removes a lot of stress from the 3h15 transfer before the long-haul flight back to Madrid.
Fare rules on the reference fare are basic: it is non-refundable, with changes possible for a fee from around €64.
Fare family checked: Turista
Included: 1 x 23 kg checked + 1 x 8 kg cabin
Reference trip: 2 nights Chengdu + 9 nights Nha Trang
Madrid 11:05 → Chengdu 06:00+1
Sichuan Airlines 3U3804 · Airbus A330
Total journey time: approximately 11h55.
This is a straightforward nonstop long-haul flight from Madrid to Chengdu, which is a big part of what makes the deal interesting.
Chengdu 14:40 → Nha Trang 17:15
Sichuan Airlines 3U3939 · Airbus A320
Total journey time: approximately 3h35.
With a 06:00 arrival on 1 Dec and a 14:40 departure on 3 Dec, the stop gives you 2 hotel nights and almost 2½ usable days in Chengdu.
Nha Trang 18:15 → Chengdu 22:35
Sichuan Airlines 3U3940 · Airbus A320
3h15 connection in Chengdu
Chengdu 01:50 → Madrid 07:45
Sichuan Airlines 3U3803 · Airbus A330
Total return journey time: approximately 19h30.
The connection is manageable, and the booking flow notes that checked baggage remains through-checked.
A simple visual of the 2-in-1 itinerary. Chengdu is the stopover city and Nha Trang is the longer stay.
MAD
Madrid · Departure
TFU
Chengdu · Stopover
CXR
Nha Trang · Main stay
The map is for route orientation only. Exact flight tracks vary with air traffic, weather and operational requirements.
These are the six date combinations supplied for the deal, shown as Madrid departure - Chengdu to Nha Trang - Nha Trang return.
- 25/11 - 28/11 - 05/12 · 2 nights Chengdu + 7 nights Nha Trang
- 25/11 - 28/11 - 08/12 · 2 nights Chengdu + 10 nights Nha Trang
- 25/11 - 28/11 - 12/12 · 2 nights Chengdu + 14 nights Nha Trang
- 30/11 - 03/12 - 12/12 · 2 nights Chengdu + 9 nights Nha Trang
- 30/11 - 03/12 - 19/12 · 2 nights Chengdu + 16 nights Nha Trang
- 02/12 - 05/12 - 19/12 · 2 nights Chengdu + 14 nights Nha Trang
This is the booking route used for the deal and the proof screenshot.
The reference link below opens the 30 Nov - 03 Dec - 12 Dec itinerary, which is the one used for the schedule and scorecard on this page.
The cheapest fare checked in the screenshot is the basic Turista fare with 1 x 23 kg checked baggage. If you want more baggage flexibility, the booking flow also showed higher fare families.
This is a very interesting fare, but there are a few points to be transparent about.
First, this is an Economy / Turista fare, not a premium-cabin deal, and the reference fare is non-refundable.
Second, the Chengdu stop is only 2 hotel nights. I still think it works well because the timing gives you close to 2½ days on the ground, but Nha Trang is clearly the main destination of the trip.
Third, the return is a longer overnight journey at around 19h30 total. That said, the 3h15 connection in Chengdu is sensible, and the booking flow specifically states that you do not need to collect and re-check your baggage there.
A highly publishable 2-in-1 fare with very strong pricing, a genuine Chengdu stop and a long Nha Trang stay. The non-refundable basic fare and the longer overnight return prevent it from reaching the absolute top tier, but the overall value is excellent.
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New communityThe reference trip gives you 2 nights in Chengdu followed by 9 nights in Nha Trang. For the short Chengdu stop I would prioritise character and a very convenient sightseeing location. In Nha Trang, where you are staying much longer, I would put more emphasis on the room, sea views, pool and meal-plan flexibility.
For a stay of only two nights, this is exactly the kind of Chengdu hotel I would choose. Rather than staying in a generic modern tower, Buddha Zen Hotel gives the stopover some real local character: the property is designed around a traditional Chinese courtyard style and sits in the Wenshu Square / Qingyang area.
The location is the main attraction for this itinerary. The reference listing gives it an excellent 9.6 location score, and the hotel is described as being only around a 5-minute walk from Wenshuyuan Subway Station. With such a short stay, being able to step outside into one of Chengdu's more atmospheric sightseeing areas is much more valuable than saving a few euros somewhere farther away.
The property also fits the mood of a Chengdu stop nicely: traditional wooden furnishings, a tea room, Chinese restaurant, free Wi-Fi and a quiet courtyard-style setting. It should feel much more memorable than simply using Chengdu as an airport connection.
- Very good breakfast included
- Free cancellation before 18:00 on 1 Dec in the reference search
- No prepayment needed · pay at the property
- 9.6 location score
- Only 2 rooms left when the reference search was checked
You arrive in Chengdu early and only have two hotel nights, so I would not waste that time commuting from an anonymous airport-area hotel. Buddha Zen Hotel puts you straight into a more traditional part of the city and gives the Chengdu portion of the trip its own identity. The reference rate of €92 total for two nights · €46 per person also included breakfast, cancellation flexibility and pay-at-property conditions when checked.
Nha Trang is the longer part of the trip, so here I would spend a little more attention on the actual hotel experience. Boton Blue Hotel & Spa works well because it combines a sea-facing resort feel with the facilities you are more likely to appreciate during a nine-night stay: an outdoor pool, spa and wellness facilities, fitness centre, restaurant, bar and sea views.
The reference listing scores the hotel 9.1 / 10. The room I would look at is the Superior Double Room with Partial Ocean View. The screenshot shows a room of around 29 m² with a balcony and several view categories listed, including sea, pool, mountain and city views, together with air conditioning, private bathroom, flat-screen TV, minibar, soundproofing, sauna access and free Wi-Fi.
For nine nights, I also like that you are not locked into one rigid board basis. The reference search showed options from a lower-priced breakfast-inclusive rate through to breakfast + dinner packages, so you can decide whether you want maximum freedom to eat around Nha Trang or the convenience of having more meals covered at the hotel.
- Very good breakfast included on the lowest reference offer
- Partial ocean view room with balcony
- Pool with a view + spa / sauna facilities
- Several breakfast and half-board style options shown
- Free cancellation options were available in the reference search
Prices below are examples from the attached 03 Dec - 12 Dec search for 2 adults. Per-person prices are simply the room total divided by 2 and can change. I would compare the total rather than automatically choosing the cheapest rate, because the meal plan and payment conditions are meaningfully different.
Very good breakfast included. Free cancellation before 30 Nov 2026 was shown, with payment in advance on the partner offer.
Very good breakfast included, plus the listing showed food/drink discount, parking and early check-in perks. Free cancellation was also shown.
Breakfast and dinner included in the reference search, with the same type of hotel perks and cancellation flexibility shown.
Hotel prices, availability, cancellation rules, room categories and meal plans above reflect the reference searches shown and can change at any time. Always confirm the final room type, board basis and cancellation conditions on the booking page before payment.
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