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Cheapest time to fly from Barcelona to Madrid

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of June. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 25 mFlights between Barcelona and Madrid take, on average, 1 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£14Cheapest price for a flight between Barcelona and Madrid found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportEl Prat AirportWhen flying from Barcelona to Madrid

Destination airportAdolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas AirportFor the route from Barcelona to Madrid

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Barcelona to Madrid

Airlines flying this routeIberia, Air EuropaAirline(s) with flights between Barcelona to Madrid

One-way average Price£58The average price for a flight Barcelona - Madrid at Opodo is £58, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data June is the most popular time to book a flight to Madrid when departing from Barcelona

Airlines that fly from Barcelona to Madrid

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.14 EUR

1 EUR = 0.88 GBP

Last checked on Wed 13/05

Distance: 314 miles

Barcelona airports

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

Madrid airports

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

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.

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The capital city of Spain, Madrid, delights everyone with its amazing attractions and fun activities.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Barcelona to Madrid

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Barcelona to Madrid?

When you fly from Barcelona to Madrid the average price is £58. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

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

The cheapest price for a flight from Barcelona to Madrid is 14 £. 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.

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

The most popular months to book a flight 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.

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

The total flight time between Barcelona and Madrid is of around 1 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 314.07 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Madrid compared to Barcelona?

While in Barcelona temperatures can reach an average of 23º ºC in summer, Madrid can experience temperatures up to 24º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 7º ºC in Madrid, compared to the 10º ºC average in Barcelona.

Which airports have flights between Barcelona and Madrid?

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

Which are the airlines with flights from Barcelona to Madrid?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Barcelona to Madrid are:

Iberia.
Air Europa.