Journey information
Overview: Barcelona to Madrid flight
Flights from Barcelona to Madrid depart on average 32 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €49 but you can travel from only €21 by bus.
There are 11 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest flight covers the 504 km distance in 1h 20m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 504 km |
Average flight duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €49 |
Flights per day 32 |
Direct flights 11 |
Fastest flight 1h 20m |
First flight 5:45 AM |
Last flight 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Barcelona to Madrid
Cheapest price
€77
Average price
€302
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Flights per day
56
Distance
504 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Barcelona to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Madrid will cost around €302 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €77.
Of the 56 flights that leave Barcelona for Madrid onMon, Jul 06, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 06 the direct flights cover the 504 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Mon, Jul 06 the longest flights will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
UX77088:30 PM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport9:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€771One-way0 transfers
IB4249:10 PM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport10:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€791One-way0 transfers
IB4228:05 PM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport9:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€921One-way0 transfers
UX770611:50 AM1h30Barcelona El Prat Airport1:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€951One-way0 transfers
IB4206:55 PM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport8:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€1071One-way0 transfers
IB4267:00 AM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport8:25 AMMadrid Barajas Airport€2421One-way0 transfers
IB4186:15 PM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport7:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€2041One-way0 transfers
IB40810:35 AM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport12:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€1251One-way0 transfers
IB4028:50 AM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport10:15 AMMadrid Barajas Airport€2311One-way0 transfers
IB4249:10 PM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport10:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€791One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Barcelona to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €49.
Distance: 504 km
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
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€204 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price |
7h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Barcelona to Madrid flight times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Madrid flights for tomorrow, Monday, July 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH1139 · LH1112 | 6:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h55 | 12:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1139 · LH1114 | 6:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h20 | 4:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB426 | 7:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 8:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1819+ LH4162 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h15 | 2:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1819 · LH1804 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h45 | 5:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1137 · LH1114 | 8:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h00 | 4:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB428 | 8:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 9:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX6007 · UX6030 | 8:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 3h25 | 12:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6007 · UX6048 | 8:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h10 | 1:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6007 · UX6022 | 8:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 24h00 | 8:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB402 | 8:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 10:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH4129+ LH1804 | 9:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h35 | 5:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB404 | 9:15 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 10:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB406 | 9:45 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 11:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1125 · LH1120 | 10:25 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h25 | 7:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB408 | 10:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX7706 | 11:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h30 | 1:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH4161+ LH1804 | 11:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h50 | 5:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB410 | 12:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 1:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1127 · LH1120 | 12:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h10 | 7:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1813+ LH4164 | 1:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h05 | 10:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB412 | 1:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AT965 · AT970 | 1:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h25 | 7:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT965 · AT5303 | 1:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h55 | 8:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1129 · LH1120 | 1:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h00 | 7:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB414 | 2:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 4:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX6071 · UX6066 | 3:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 2h40 | 6:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6071 · UX6078 | 3:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h15 | 8:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1815+ LH4164 | 3:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h50 | 10:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1131 · LH1122 | 4:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h20 | 11:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1133 · LH1122 | 5:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h30 | 11:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT963 · AT970 | 5:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 25h40 | 7:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT963 · AT5448 | 5:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 21h50 | 3:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT963 · AT972 | 5:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 19h05 | 12:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB418 | 6:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 7:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX6073 · UX6096 | 6:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 3h50 | 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6073 · UX6030 | 6:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 17h20 | 12:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6073 · UX6048 | 6:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 19h05 | 1:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6073 · UX6066 | 6:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 23h25 | 6:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6073 · UX6022 | 6:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 13h55 | 8:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6073 · UX6078 | 6:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 26h00 | 8:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB420 | 6:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 8:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AT1669 · AT1632 | 7:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 24h05 | 7:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB422 | 8:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 9:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AT961 · AT970 | 8:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 23h00 | 7:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT961 · AT972 | 8:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 16h25 | 12:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT961 · AT5448 | 8:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 19h10 | 3:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7708 | 8:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 9:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX3644 · UX3639 | 8:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 15h05 | 11:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB424 | 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX6103 · UX6030 | 10:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 14h05 | 12:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6103 · UX6066 | 10:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 20h10 | 6:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6103 · UX6048 | 10:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 15h50 | 1:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6103 · UX6096 | 10:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 24h35 | 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6103 · UX6022 | 10:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h40 | 8:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6103 · UX6078 | 10:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 22h45 | 8:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Flights from Barcelona to Madrid
There are over 200 nonstop flights between Barcelona and Madrid per week, averaging to 30 per day. A nonstop Barcelona Madrid flight takes an average of 1 hour 25 minutes, covering a distance of 480 km. The highest volume of Barcelona to Madrid flights are offered on a Monday, with 45 different options. Saturday currently offers the fewest number of flight times with only 20 options.
Which airlines fly from Barcelona to Madrid?
Airlines serving the Barcelona Madrid route include Air Europa, Vueling, Iberia, Airline, British Airways, Air France, Alitalia, Finnair, Norwegian Air, Air Algerie, Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa, KLM, and Luxair among others. There are seven airlines which fly nonstop from Barcelona to Madrid with Iberia providing the highest number of flights between Barcelona and Madrid.
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Madrid?
A nonstop Barcelona to Madrid flight takes an average of 1 hour 25 minutes. Indirect options are also available, though it may increase journey time depending on wait time at transfer stations. The fastest indirect option takes closer to 6 hours, though frequent direct flights are readily available.
How many flights are there from Barcelona to Madrid?
There are over 200 nonstop flights between Barcelona and Madrid per week, averaging 30 per day, a majority of which are direct flights requiring no stops en route. Iberia, LATAM Airlines, Vueling offer the most flights on the Barcelona Madrid route.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Barcelona to Madrid?
Departure Airport: The departure airport from Barcelona to Madrid is the Barcelona Airport, also known as Barcelona-El Prat Airport. It is located 10 km southwest of the city center of Barcelona. Barcelona Airport is accessible on the local RENFE commuter train or the public buses which run every 16 minutes from Plaça Espanya, one of Barcelona's most famous squares. There is also a good supply of taxis at Barcelona city center, which will drop travelers outside the Barcelona airport terminals.
Arrival Airport: Passengers will arrive in Madrid via the Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport, which is located right within Madrid City and is only 9 km away from the central business district. From the airport, passengers can find easy transportation. There is a choice of using the metro, the bus or a taxi cab. The metro line there is connected to the Nuevos Ministerios station, from where visitors can find access to any place in the city.
FAQs: Barcelona to Madrid Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Madrid by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular airports from Barcelona to Madrid
Most Barcelona to Madrid flights use the Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Madrid airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Which Barcelona airport do flights to Madrid leave from?
Getting to Barcelona El Prat Airport from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona El Prat Airport is 3 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona El Prat Airport airport facilities and services
Barcelona El Prat Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited time. ATMs are located throughout both terminals, offering services from various banks.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Which Madrid airport do flights from Barcelona arrive at?
Getting to Madrid Barajas Airport from Madrid city centre
Madrid Barajas Airport is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Barajas Airport airport facilities and services
Madrid Barajas Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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