Cheap flights from Barcelona to Madrid

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Cheapest round-trip flights $121
Air Europa Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 16 — Mon, May 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from Barcelona to Madrid is currently $121
Cheapest one-way flight $60
Air Europa Nonstop 2 hr Sun, May 10
The cheapest one-way flight from Barcelona to Madrid is currently $60
Last-minute weekend getaway $128
Air Europa Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Barcelona to Madrid is currently $128
Cheapest business class flights $369
Iberia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Barcelona to Madrid is currently $369
Fastest flight 1 hr 25 min The fastest nonstop flight from Barcelona to Madrid takes 1 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Barcelona to Madrid is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $80–145
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $110–180

Popular airlines from Barcelona to Madrid

  • Iberia
    Nonstop
    from $124
    Typical price: $100–215
    81 weekly nonstop flights
    BCN - MAD Every day
    6 weekly connecting flights
    BCN - MAD Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Air Europa
    Nonstop
    from $121
    Typical price: $125–250
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    BCN - MAD Every day
    74 weekly connecting flights
    BCN - MAD Every day
  • Tap Air Portugal
    50 weekly connecting flights
    BCN - MAD Every day
  • Air France
    from $4,319
    Typical price: $4,200–5,900
    48 weekly connecting flights
    BCN - MAD Every day
  • Lufthansa
    from $261
    Typical price: $270–485
    41 weekly connecting flights
    BCN - MAD Every day
  • KLM
    from $427
    Typical price: $375–660
    31 weekly connecting flights
    BCN - MAD Every day

Popular airports near Barcelona

  • Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
    Barcelona Spain 22 min 7 mi
  • Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
    Girona Spain 1 hr 7 min 47 mi
  • Reus Airport (REU)
    Reus Spain 1 hr 19 min 54 mi
  • Valencia Airport (VLC)
    València Spain 3 hr 43 min 191 mi

Popular airports near Madrid

  • Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
    Madrid Spain 33 min 9 mi
  • Valencia Airport (VLC)
    València Spain 3 hr 34 min 182 mi
  • Valladolid Airport (VLL)
    Valladolid Spain 2 hr 20 min 107 mi
  • Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
    Zaragoza Spain 3 hr 13 min 163 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Barcelona to Madrid

The cheapest flights from Barcelona to Madrid are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $80 to $145.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Barcelona to Madrid recently found on Google Flights was with Air Europa from $121. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Europa from $60.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Iberia flight from Barcelona to Madrid is $124, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Air Europa flight from Barcelona to Madrid is $121, flying from May 16 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Barcelona to Madrid is $4,319, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Barcelona to Madrid is $261, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Barcelona to Madrid is $427, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Barcelona to Madrid starts at $121 from Sat, May 16 to Mon, May 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $60 and departs on Sun, May 10.
1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Barcelona to Madrid.
Madrid is a year-round destination, with more visitors arriving in the warmer months Apr–Oct, though the city tends to empty in Aug when temperatures soar and shops and restaurants may be closed. Major local events include the San Isidro Festival (2 weeks in May), celebrated with parades, street parties and bullfights; and Madrid Pride Week (Jun or Jul). New Year’s Eve (Nochevieja) is celebrated by thousands in the Puerta del Sol square.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Barcelona to Madrid.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Barcelona to Madrid really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Barcelona to Madrid.

In terms of nonstop flights, Iberia is the most popular. Iberia offers 81 nonstop flights and 6 connecting flights per week. Iberia flies from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .

In terms of flights, Air Europa is the most popular. Air Europa offers 14 nonstop flights and 74 connecting flights per week. Air Europa flies from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Barcelona to Madrid are:
  • Tap Air Portugal offers 50 connecting flights per week. Tap Air Portugal flies from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .
  • Air France offers 48 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .
  • Lufthansa offers 41 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .
  • KLM offers 31 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Barcelona and Madrid.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Barcelona to Madrid recently found on Google Flights was with Air Europa from $121. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Europa from $60.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Iberia flight from Barcelona to Madrid is $124, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Air Europa flight from Barcelona to Madrid is $121, flying from May 16 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Barcelona to Madrid is $4,319, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Barcelona to Madrid is $261, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Barcelona to Madrid is $427, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
Iberia and Air Europa fly direct from Barcelona to Madrid.
  • There are 81 Iberia direct flights from Barcelona to Madrid per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Air Europa direct flights from Barcelona to Madrid per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Barcelona and Madrid at price $128 is offered by Air Europa from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
Iberia and Air Europa fly direct from Barcelona to Madrid.
  • There are 81 Iberia direct flights from Barcelona to Madrid per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Air Europa direct flights from Barcelona to Madrid per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Barcelona to Madrid on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Barcelona and Madrid start at $121 from Sat, May 16 to Mon, May 18 with Air Europa.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Barcelona to Madrid, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Barcelona and Madrid start at $369 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with Iberia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Barcelona and Madrid start at $121 from Sat, May 16 to Mon, May 18.
To book business class trips from Barcelona to Madrid, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Barcelona and Madrid starts at $128 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Air Europa.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Barcelona and Madrid at price $128 is offered by Air Europa from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Barcelona to Madrid, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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