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Journey information

Overview: Madrid to Barcelona flight

Flights from Madrid to Barcelona depart on average 24 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €5

Distance

504 km

Average flight duration

3h 9m

Cheapest ticket price

€17

Flights per day

Direct flights

Airlines

Fastest flight

1h 15m

Cheapest month to travel

August

First flight

02:55

Last flight

23:15

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €5

The cheapest flights from Madrid to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for Jan 16

Cheapest

€52

Average

€72

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

VY1003

09:30AM1h15

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

10:45AMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)

€521One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

VY1009

10:35PM1h15

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

11:50PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)

€611One-way

0 transfers

ux7701

07:30AM1h25

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

08:55AMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)

€631One-way

0 transfers

VY1007

06:20PM1h15

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

07:35PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)

€651One-way

0 transfers

ux7703

03:10PM1h25

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

04:35PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)

€1191One-way

0 transfers

Madrid to Barcelona flight times

Showing flights for tomorrow, Thursday, January 16

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Air Europa ux7701 Air Europa \| ux7701	07:30AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	1h25	08:55AM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)	0 transfersDirect
Air Europa ux6031 Air Europa \| ux6031	08:20AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	12h50	09:10PM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)	1 transfer
Air Europa ux6031 Air Europa \| ux6031	08:20AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	6h00	02:20PM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)	1 transfer
Vueling VY1003 Vueling \| VY1003	09:30AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	1h15	10:45AM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)	0 transfersDirect
Air Europa ux6013 Air Europa \| ux6013	10:15AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	10h55	09:10PM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)	1 transfer
Air Europa ux6013 Air Europa \| ux6013	10:15AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	4h05	02:20PM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)	1 transfer
Air Europa ux6067 Air Europa \| ux6067	02:35PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	6h35	09:10PM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)	1 transfer
Air Europa ux7703 Air Europa \| ux7703	03:10PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	1h25	04:35PM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)	0 transfersDirect
Air Europa ux6079 Air Europa \| ux6079	05:05PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	4h05	09:10PM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)	1 transfer
Vueling VY1007 Vueling \| VY1007	06:20PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	1h15	07:35PM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)	0 transfersDirect
Vueling VY1009 Vueling \| VY1009	10:35PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	1h15	11:50PM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book flight tickets from Madrid to Barcelona?

The best time to book your flight from Madrid to Barcelona is 7 days before departure. See how prices for flights change on the Madrid to Barcelona route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Madrid to Barcelona per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your flight from Madrid to Barcelona.

Flights

from €102

Trains

from €42

Buses

from €29

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The fastest flights from Madrid to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for Jan 16

Fastest Journey

1 h 15 m

Average

4 h 39 m

Flights per day

Distance

504 km

Of the 11 flights that leave Madrid for Barcelona every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jan 16 the direct flights cover the 504 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .

The slowest flights will take 12 h 50 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.

Fastest

VY1007

06:20PM1h15

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

07:35PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)

€651One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

VY1003

09:30AM1h15

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

10:45AMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)

€521One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

VY1009

10:35PM1h15

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

11:50PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)

€611One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

ux7701

07:30AM1h25

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

08:55AMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)

€631One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

ux7703

03:10PM1h25

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

04:35PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)

€1191One-way

0 transfers

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Airlines: Vueling Airlines, Iberia and Air Europa Madrid to Barcelona

For as little as €40 you can travel by flight between Madrid and Barcelona with Vueling Airlines, Iberia and Air Europa. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

Vueling is one of Spain’s leading low-cost airlines where you can choose between Basic, Optima or Time Flex tickets for your next flight to Barcelona from Madrid.

Vueling Airlines from Madrid to Barcelona flight information:

Average Duration: 1 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: €57

Iberia is Spain’s leading airline, headquartered in Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas in Madrid, offering flights around Europe and across the world. It offers different fares for your next flight from Madrid to Barcelona including: Basic Fare, Classic Fare, Flexible Fare and Business Club.

Flight information from Madrid to Barcelona with Iberia:

Average Duration: 1 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: €48

FAQs: Madrid to Barcelona Flight

FAQs: Take a flight from Madrid to Barcelona hassle-free. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Barcelona.

Cheap plane tickets from Madrid to Barcelona can start from as little as €17 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Madrid to Barcelona is €77; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The flight time to Barcelona from Madrid is on average 1 h 15 min for the 504 km long journey, but the time it takes to go from Madrid to Barcelona by flight can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The earliest flight from Madrid to Barcelona leaves at 02: 55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest flight from Madrid to Barcelona leaves at 23: 10.

Yes, there are 15 direct flights a day from Madrid to Barcelona with Vueling Airlines, Iberia or Air Europa. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct flights.

When taking a flight from Madrid to Barcelona, you can count on Vueling Airlines, Iberia, Air Europa or Royal Air Maroc for the best way to get you to Barcelona. You can also check all possible airlines who offer a service from Madrid to Barcelona and compare the amenities they offer before buying a plane ticket.

Flights from Madrid to Barcelona generally leave from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.

Madrid Barajas Airport is 15.9 km away from Madrid city centre and Barcelona El Prat Airport is 14.5 km from Barcelona city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Madrid to Barcelona by plane is August.

You have options as you can travel to Barcelona from Madrid 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

Popular airports from Madrid to Barcelona

Madrid

Barcelona

The major airport for departures in Madrid is Madrid Barajas Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid Barajas Airport for your trip from Madrid to Barcelona.

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