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Flights from Barcelona to Madrid

Nonstop flights from Barcelona (BCN) to Madrid (MAD) take about 1h 6m (483 km). Vueling, Iberia and Air Europa fly it. Lowest fare seen: $28 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Madrid

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Airlines flying Barcelona to Madrid

Carriers on BCN–MAD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Vuelingnonstop fare seen✈ Iberianonstop fare seen✈ Air Europanonstop fare seen

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Barcelona to Madrid fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $28 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$5424 Oct 2026 · Air Europa	$43 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026 · Vueling
Nov 2026	$5416 Nov 2026 · Vueling	$36 · 1 stop14 Nov 2026 · Vueling
Dec 2026	$2824 Dec 2026 · Iberia	—
Jan 2027	$286 Jan 2027 · Iberia	—
Feb 2027	$655 Feb 2027 · Vueling	$38 · 1 stop10 Feb 2027 · Vueling
Mar 2027	$3724 Mar 2027 · Iberia	—
Apr 2027	$319 Apr 2027 · Iberia	—
May 2027	$5911 May 2027 · Air Europa	$47 · 1 stop11 May 2027 · Vueling
Jun 2027	$354 Jun 2027 · Iberia	—
Jul 2027	$6813 Jul 2027 · Iberia	$46 · 1 stop13 Jul 2027 · Vueling
Aug 2027	$6012 Aug 2027 · Iberia	$51 · 1 stop12 Aug 2027 · Vueling
Sept 2027	$332 Sept 2027 · Iberia	—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $28 in December 2026, against $36 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 6 of 6 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Barcelona to Madrid, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Madrid

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Spain is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Barcelona to Madrid flights

How long is the flight from Barcelona to Madrid?

A nonstop flight from Barcelona (BCN) to Madrid (MAD) takes about 1h 6m, covering 483 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Barcelona from Madrid by air?

The great-circle distance between Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 483 km (300 miles), a short-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Barcelona to Madrid?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the BCN–MAD route include Vueling, Iberia and Air Europa. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Barcelona to Madrid cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on BCN–MAD was $28 USD with Iberia (nonstop), departing 6 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Barcelona to Madrid?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $28 one-way, against $51 for August 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from Spain to Spain?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Spain visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Madrid?

Spain is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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