Flights to Madrid
Madrid sits high on the central plateau, which gives it sharp light and a dry heat quite unlike coastal Spain. The Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen sit within a few hundred metres of each other, and dinner rarely starts before ten.
Cheapest flights to Madrid
Lowest return fares we've found, by departure city.
| From | Lowest fare | Nonstop | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faro (FAO) | $18 | Yes | View fares |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | $48 | Yes | View fares |
| Casablanca (CMN) | $53 | Yes | View fares |
| Glasgow (GLA) | $58 | — | View fares |
| Helsinki (HEL) | $70 | Yes | View fares |
| Jeddah (JED) | $152 | Yes | View fares |
| Kuwait City (KWI) | $241 | — | View fares |
| Karachi (KHI) | $264 | — | View fares |
| Phuket (HKT) | $283 | — | View fares |
| Hanoi (HAN) | $296 | — | View fares |
| Cancun (CUN) | $327 | Yes | View fares |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | $341 | — | View fares |
| Houston (HOU) | $354 | — | View fares |
| Kathmandu (KTM) | $357 | — | View fares |
| Jakarta (JKT) | $369 | — | View fares |
| Hyderabad (HYD) | $384 | — | View fares |
| Denpasar (Bali) (DPS) | $409 | — | View fares |
| Havana (HAV) | $456 | Yes | View fares |
| Dhaka (DAC) | $490 | — | View fares |
| Colombo (CMB) | $644 | — | View fares |
| Brisbane (BNE) | $759 | — | View fares |
| Goa (GOI) | $882 | — | View fares |
| Islamabad (ISB) | $931 | — | View fares |
| Dar Es Salaam (DAR) | $942 | — | View fares |
Airports serving Madrid
When to fly to Madrid
April to June and September to October. July and August routinely pass 35°C and the city thins out.
Fares to Madrid move with season and demand. Each route page above shows month-by-month prices for that specific city pair, which is a far better guide than a general rule of thumb.
Flights to Madrid: common questions
How much does it cost to fly to Madrid?
The cheapest return fare we've recorded is $18 from Faro. Fares from other cities are listed above.
What is the best time to visit Madrid?
April to June and September to October. July and August routinely pass 35°C and the city thins out.
Which airports serve Madrid?
Madrid is served by Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), Atocha Railway St. (XOC), Chamartin Railway St. (XTI).
How far in advance should I book flights to Madrid?
For long-haul routes, 2–5 months ahead usually gives the best fares; short-haul is typically cheapest 3–8 weeks out. Each route page shows that route's own price pattern by month.