Distance 504 km |
Average flight duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Flights per day 24 |
Direct flights 13 |
Airlines 8 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
Cheapest month to travel February |
First flight 02:55 |
Last flight 23:15 |
Cheapest price
€87
Average price
€171
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Flights per day
21
Distance
504 km
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.
The average ticket from Madrid to Barcelona will cost around €171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €87.
Of the 21 flights that leave Madrid for Barcelona onWed, May 14, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 14 the direct flights cover the 504 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Wed, May 14 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg.
Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
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€120 Average price | €69 Average price | €64 Average price Cheapest |
8h 16m Average duration 5h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 12m Average duration 12h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) | 1h15 | 6:25 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) | 1h25 | 6:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) | 1h15 | 7:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) | 23h35 | 5:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) | 2h45 | 9:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) | 9h35 | 3:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) | 12h50 | 7:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) | 6h00 | 12:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) | 1h15 | 7:45 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) | 10h55 | 7:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) | 24h50 | 9:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) | 21h40 | 5:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) | 7h40 | 3:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) | 4h05 | 12:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) | 1h15 | 9:45 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) | 6h35 | 7:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) | 17h20 | 5:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) | 20h30 | 9:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) | 3h20 | 3:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) | 23h45 | 12:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) | 1h25 | 2:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Travel between Madrid and Barcelona from €30 with Omio’s flight partners Iberia, Vueling Airlines and Air Europa! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.
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 to Barcelona from Madrid including: Basic Fare, Classic Fare, Flexible Fare and Business Club.
Flight information from Madrid to Barcelona with Iberia:
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.
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