Barcelona to Madrid flights

Direct flights from Barcelona to Madrid link Spain's two largest cities in about 1 h 25 min. Iberia, Vueling and Air Europa fly the route, with about 112 flights a week.

Over the last few days, the cheapest Barcelona to Madrid flight found on Opodo was £17. Fares change with your dates, so comparing a few days around your trip can find you a lower price.

Barcelona-El Prat Airport handles departures for this route and sits 7.5 miles south-west of the city centre. The airport has two main terminals, T1 and T2, with a free shuttle bus running between them. If you use the high-frequency Puente Aéreo service, you will depart from Terminal 1. Arriving early is advised to navigate security wait times at T1 during business hours.

Getting to the airport is straightforward. The Metro Line L9 Sud links the city centre to both terminals, and the Aerobús shuttle departs regularly from central Barcelona. Long-stay and short-stay parking lots are also available near the terminals.

Flights from Barcelona land at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, situated 8 miles north-east of the city. The airport operates four large terminals, with Iberia flights and the Puente Aéreo service arriving at the modern Terminal 4. A complimentary transit train links Terminal 4 to its satellite building, T4S, while an internal shuttle bus connects the other terminals.

To travel into the city centre, you can board Metro Line 8 from stations located at all terminals, which runs directly to Nuevos Ministerios in the financial district. The Exprés Aeropuerto bus operates 24 hours a day, stopping at terminal arrivals areas and dropping off near the Art Triangle at Atocha station. Taxis and private hire vehicles are available at designated pick-up points outside each terminal building.

Visitors to Madrid can explore the famous Art Triangle, which includes world-class collections at the Prado Museum and the Reina Sofía Museum. For sports fans, visiting the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid, is a popular highlight, while the city's business districts cater to corporate visitors.

The city also features an active evening entertainment scene, with traditional tapas bars and clubs across central neighbourhoods. The full destination guide provides more details on what to see and do in the city.