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Find Cheap Flights from Barcelona to Madrid from £11

Last minute flights from Barcelona to Madrid

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Barcelona Madrid

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Tue, 21 May BCN - MAD

Thu, 23 May MAD - BCN

£42 £39

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Barcelona Madrid

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Sat, 15 Jun BCN - MAD

£11

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Tue, 14 May BCN - MAD

Wed, 15 May MAD - BCN

£28 £27

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Fri, 17 May BCN - MAD

Fri, 17 May MAD - BCN

£38 £37

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Tue, 28 May BCN - MAD

Tue, 28 May MAD - BCN

£47 £46

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Sun, 02 Jun BCN - MAD

Tue, 04 Jun MAD - BCN

£42 £41

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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

40% Trains in Madrid are 40% cheaper than in Barcelona.

Barcelona £2.12

Madrid £1.28

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

7% A meal in Madrid is 7% cheaper than a meal in Barcelona.

Barcelona £12.83

Madrid £11.98

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

0% A taxi in Madrid costs roughly the same as in Barcelona.

Barcelona £2.57

Madrid £2.57

Coffee Regular cappuccino

5% Coffee is 5% more expensive in Madrid than in Barcelona.

Barcelona £1.94

Madrid £2.04

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.16 EUR

1 EUR = 0.87 GBP

Last checked on 04 May 2024

Distance: 314 miles

Barcelona airports

El Prat (BCN) How far from city centre: 7 miles

Reus (REU) How far from city centre: 57 miles

Costa Brava (GRO) How far from city centre: 51 miles

Madrid airports

Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas (MAD) How far from city centre: 8 miles

Torrejon (TOJ) How far from city centre: 15 miles

Getting to and from the airport

Flights departing from Barcelona

It is not surprising that Barcelona is a popular destination, the city is a cultural centre and it exhales arts and harmonizes many cultures. Barcelona features Roman ruins and modernism, and it is a city reawakened by street arts. Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate, and is an ideal destination to visit any time of the year.

The city features historical marvels, spectacular architecture and it is a beach paradise. Barcelona to Madrid flights are handled by Barcelona-El Prat Airport, the major airport serving the city. The airport is one of the busiest in Spain, and several airlines operate regular flights to many destinations from this airport.

Getting to Barcelona airport

Flights to Madrid from Barcelona are operated by Iberia, Air Europa, Vueling and other major airlines. The journey takes about 85 minutes from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located just 12km southwest of the city centre and it is easily reachable. You can take a metro train from one of the several city stations to the airport.

You can also take the Airport Aerobus, which is the most convenient and fastest means of transport to the airport from Central Barcelona. The airport has affordable parking facilities, if you prefer to drive to the airport.

Arriving to Madrid

Located in the centre of Spain, Madrid is the largest city in the country and is known to be the official residence of the monarchy. The city is steeped in history and culture, which is evident in its architecture and structural buildings, magnificent monuments and its museums. The name Madrid means "rich in waters", although it doesn't really have many canals or water channels, but the Manzanares River flows through the city.

The metropolitan city thrills every visitor with a quaint charm, as well as modern delights that appeal to everyone. Madrid is the home of the popular football club team, Real Madrid. Madrid has a buzzing nightlife with several hip clubs and bars.

How to get to the city centre

Flights from Barcelona to Madrid arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, the main airport serving the city. It has four main terminal buildings, which serve millions of passengers within the city and from all over the world. The terminals are well-equipped with modern facilities and amenities.

The airport is one of the few European airports located fairly close to the city. It is located just 13km north east of the city. Getting to the city centre from the airport is easy; you can opt for a metro train from the airport to the city centre. You can also take a taxi or airport shuttle bus to your destination in the city.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Barcelona to Madrid

How long does the flight take to go from Barcelona to Madrid?

The total flight time between Barcelona and Madrid is of around 01:25 hours on average, considering an average distance of 487 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Barcelona to Madrid at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Barcelona to Madrid is 11£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Madrid expensive to visit compared to Barcelona?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Madrid costs an average of 2.57 GBP, the same as in Barcelona, while train tickets costs 40% less in Madrid: 1.28 GBP against 2.12 GBP in Barcelona. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 11.98 GBP in Madrid, 7% less than the 12.83 GBP in Barcelona. The price of the coffee is around 5% more expensive in Madrid, with an average of 2.04 GBP , while in Barcelona the coffee costs 1.94 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from Barcelona to Madrid?

The most popular months to book a trip from Barcelona to Madrid are May, August and March, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Barcelona to Madrid?

The best time of the year to go to Madrid when flying from Barcelona depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Madrid from Barcelona in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and May. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, November and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Barcelona - Madrid.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Barcelona to Madrid?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Spain may apply when travelling from Barcelona. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How is the weather in Madrid compared to Barcelona?

While in Barcelona the temperatures can reach an average of 30.74 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,Madrid's temperatures can go up to 37.21 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -3.74 ºC in Madrid, compared to the 3.49 ºC average degrees reported in Barcelona. During the winter period, Barcelona can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Madrid have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Barcelona and Madrid?

The main airport route flying between Barcelona and Madrid is: El Prat (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas (MAD). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Vueling.
LATAM Airlines.
Aeromexico.

Which are the airlines with flights from Barcelona to Madrid?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Barcelona to Madrid are:

Vueling.
Iberia.
Air Europa.

Flight Duration 1 h and 25 m Flights between Barcelona and Madrid take, on average, 1 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight £11 Cheapest price for a flight between Barcelona and Madrid found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Departing Airport El Prat The airport El Prat is the departure airport operating flights between Barcelona and Madrid

Arriving Airport Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Flights departing Barcelona with Madrid as destination arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas