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Cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Madrid

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. 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 Duration5 h and 30 mFlights between Frankfurt and Madrid take, on average, 5 h and 30 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£74Cheapest price for a flight between Frankfurt and Madrid found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportFrankfurt International AirportWhen flying from Frankfurt to Madrid

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

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

Airlines flying this routeAir Europa, Lufthansa, IberiaAirline(s) with flights between Frankfurt to Madrid

One-way average Price£168The average price for a flight Frankfurt - Madrid at Opodo is £168, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data April is the most popular time to book a flight to Madrid when departing from Frankfurt

Airlines that fly from Frankfurt to Madrid

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.19 EUR

1 EUR = 0.84 GBP

Last checked on Tue 10/11

Distance: 898 mi

Frankfurt airports

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)How far from city centre: 7 mi

Madrid airports

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

Book your Frankfurt to Madrid flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Frankfurt to Madrid (Spain) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £74, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Frankfurt to Madrid takes roughly 3 h and 30 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Frankfurt–Madrid route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)
Arrival airport: Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport (MAD)

The weather in Madrid

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Madrid, temperatures average around 31ºC in the warmest months and roughly 3ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 3ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: August
Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Frankfurt to Madrid

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Frankfurt to Madrid:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Madrid. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Frankfurt to Madrid

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

When you fly from Frankfurt to Madrid the average price is £168. 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 Frankfurt to Madrid at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Frankfurt to Madrid is 74 £. 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 Frankfurt to Madrid?

The most popular months to book a flight from Frankfurt to Madrid are May, September and January, based on the searches of our customers.

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

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

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

The total flight time between Frankfurt and Madrid is of around 5 h and 30 m on average, considering an average distance of 898.45 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 Frankfurt?

While in Frankfurt temperatures can reach an average of 18º 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 2º ºC average in Frankfurt.

Which airports have flights between Frankfurt and Madrid?

The main airport route flying between Frankfurt and Madrid is: Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport(MAD). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Frankfurt to Madrid?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Frankfurt to Madrid are:

Air Europa.
Iberia.
Lufthansa.

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines

ITA Airways
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines

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