Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for around 1 hour 27 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Madrid and Barcelona share the same timezone (UTC+1).
Flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport start at 06:45 — the earliest with Iberia. The latest departure is the 22:35 option with Vueling. Overall, you can choose from 388 weekly services between BCN and MAD.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
A variety of airlines provide direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, so jetting off to Madrid (and then exploring more of Spain!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly between BCN and MAD include:
We make it a cinch to get a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between BCN and MAD are:
Valencia Airport
Bilbao Airport
Ibiza Airport
When flying within Spain, you don't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to bring another form of identity document, such as an ID card or driver's license. As soon as you've found your cheap ticket from BCN to MAD, make sure your ID is up to date before you take to the skies.
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 19 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 36 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BCN to MAD, book your journey 9 months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Barcelona, Barcelona-El Prat Airport can be reached in about 24 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport takes roughly 33 minutes.
After a handy hotel close to BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to central Madrid takes around 26 minutes in a car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It takes around 37 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Madrid in April.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 36ºC. Book your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BCN to MAD sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Madrid
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Madrid right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from BCN to MAD:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. El Retiro Park, Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor are highlights which should feature on every Madrid itinerary.
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