Journey information
Overview: Madrid to Tarragona flight
Flights from Madrid to Tarragona depart on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €50 but you can travel from only €22 by train.
There are 10 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest flight covers the 424 km distance in 1h 15m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 424 km |
Average flight duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €50 |
Flights per day 32 |
Direct flights 10 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 5:45 AM |
Last flight 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Madrid to Tarragona
Cheapest price
€50
Average price
€255
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Flights per day
39
Distance
424 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Tarragona will cost around €255 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €50.
Of the 39 flights that leave Madrid for Tarragona onSat, May 16, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 16 the direct flights cover the 424 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Sat, May 16 the longest flights will take 1 h 20 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.
IB6435:30 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport6:45 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport€501One-way0 transfers
IB4237:05 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport€601One-way0 transfers
IB4258:00 PM1h20Madrid Barajas Airport9:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport€941One-way0 transfers
UX77017:30 AM1h25Madrid Barajas Airport8:55 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport€1001One-way0 transfers
UX77033:10 PM1h25Madrid Barajas Airport4:35 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport€1241One-way0 transfers
IB4237:05 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport€601One-way0 transfers
IB6435:30 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport6:45 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport€501One-way0 transfers
IB4037:05 AM1h20Madrid Barajas Airport8:25 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport€2901One-way0 transfers
IB41111:25 AM1h20Madrid Barajas Airport12:45 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport€2061One-way0 transfers
IB4258:00 PM1h20Madrid Barajas Airport9:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport€941One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Madrid to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €50.
Distance: 424 km
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| Flight | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€131 Average price | €49 Average price Cheapest |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Tarragona flight times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Tarragona flights for today, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UX6013 · UX6060 | 10:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h05 | 2:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6013 · UX6102 | 10:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h55 | 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6013 · UX6006 | 10:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h40 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6013 · UX6072 | 10:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h40 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT973 · AT960 | 1:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h35 | 7:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6067 · UX6060 | 2:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h45 | 2:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6067 · UX6102 | 2:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h35 | 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6067 · UX6072 | 2:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h20 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7703 | 3:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h25 | 4:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB417 | 3:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h25 | 5:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AT5302 · AT964 | 4:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h20 | 12:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT5302 · AT960 | 4:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h45 | 7:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB419 | 4:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 6:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX6079 · UX6006 | 5:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h50 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6079 · UX6072 | 5:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 24h50 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6079 · UX6060 | 5:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h15 | 2:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6079 · UX6102 | 5:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h05 | 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB421 | 6:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 7:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX3642 · UX3643 | 6:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h25 | 9:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6097 · UX6060 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h20 | 2:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6097 · UX6072 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h55 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6097 · UX6102 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h10 | 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6097 · UX6006 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h55 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB423 | 7:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 8:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB643 | 8:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 9:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AT971 · AT964 | 8:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h35 | 12:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT971 · AT960 | 8:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h00 | 7:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB427 | 9:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 10:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX6049 · UX6006 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h10 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6049 · UX6102 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h25 | 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6049 · UX6060 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h35 | 2:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6049 · UX6072 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h10 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, May 16 | |||||
IB403 | 7:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 8:25 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX7701 | 7:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h25 | 8:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX6031 · UX6060 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h00 | 2:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6031 · UX6102 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h50 | 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6031 · UX6156 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h45 | 11:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6031 · UX6006 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h35 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6031 · UX6072 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h35 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB407 | 8:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 9:45 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Madrid to Tarragona Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Tarragona 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 Tarragona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular airports
Popular airports from Madrid to Tarragona
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and fashion brands.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 2.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including VIP lounges.
- Located in Terminal 1, 2, and 4.
- Metro: Line 8
- Bus: Lines 101, 200, Exprés-203
- Train: Cercanías C1, C10
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