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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris (PAR) | $24 | Yes | View fares |
| London (LON) | $26 | Yes | View fares |
| Dublin (DUB) | $34 | Yes | View fares |
| Barcelona (BCN) | $37 | Yes | View fares |
| Berlin (BER) | $45 | Yes | View fares |
| Frankfurt (FRA) | $47 | Yes | View fares |
| Athens (ATH) | $71 | Yes | View fares |
| Istanbul (IST) | $84 | Yes | View fares |
| Amsterdam (AMS) | $89 | Yes | View fares |
| Dubai (DXB) | $140 | Yes | View fares |
| Abu Dhabi (AUH) | $168 | Yes | View fares |
| Bangkok (BKK) | $210 | — | View fares |
| New York (NYC) | $223 | Yes | View fares |
| Boston (BOS) | $248 | Yes | View fares |
| Doha (DOH) | $265 | Yes | View fares |
| Mumbai (BOM) | $299 | — | View fares |
| New Delhi (DEL) | $301 | — | View fares |
| Beijing (BJS) | $324 | Yes | View fares |
| Hong Kong (HKG) | $342 | Yes | View fares |
| Tokyo (TYO) | $367 | — | View fares |
| Atlanta (ATL) | $368 | — | View fares |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | $372 | Yes | View fares |
| Singapore (SIN) | $393 | — | View fares |
| Cape Town (CPT) | $436 | — | 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 $24 from Paris. 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.