Cheap flights from Madrid to Barcelona

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Cheapest round-trip flights $97
Iberia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 2 — Mon, Apr 6
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Barcelona is currently $97
Cheapest one-way flight $52
Iberia Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Apr 1
The cheapest one-way flight from Madrid to Barcelona is currently $52
Last-minute weekend getaway $122
Air Europa Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Madrid to Barcelona is currently $122
Cheapest business class flights $351
Iberia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 9 — Sun, Apr 12
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Madrid to Barcelona is currently $351
Fastest flight 1 hr 15 min The fastest nonstop flight from Madrid to Barcelona takes 1 hr 15 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 Madrid to Barcelona is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $80–160
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $115–210

Popular airlines from Madrid to Barcelona

  • Iberia
    Nonstop
    from $97
    Typical price: $95–200
    86 weekly nonstop flights
    MAD - BCN Every day
    16 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - BCN Every day
  • Air Europa
    Nonstop
    from $122
    Typical price: $115–235
    23 weekly nonstop flights
    MAD - BCN Every day
    67 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - BCN Every day
  • Vueling
    Nonstop
    from $127
    Typical price: $105–240
    20 weekly nonstop flights
    MAD - BCN Every day
  • Tap Air Portugal
    56 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - BCN Every day
  • Air France
    from $4,188
    47 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - BCN Every day
  • British Airways
    from $423
    Typical price: $445–990
    37 weekly connecting flights
    MAD - BCN Every day

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 19 min 107 mi
  • Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
    Zaragoza Spain 3 hr 14 min 163 mi

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 42 min 191 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Madrid to Barcelona

The cheapest flights from Madrid to Barcelona are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $80 to $160.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Barcelona recently found on Google Flights was with Iberia from $97. The cheapest one-way flight was with Iberia from $52.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Iberia flight from Madrid to Barcelona is $97, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.
  • The cheapest Air Europa flight from Madrid to Barcelona is $122, flying from Mar 21 to Mar 23.
  • The cheapest Vueling flight from Madrid to Barcelona is $127, flying from Mar 14 to Mar 16.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Madrid to Barcelona is $4,188, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Madrid to Barcelona is $423, flying from May 8 to May 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Barcelona starts at $97 from Thu, Apr 2 to Mon, Apr 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $52 and departs on Wed, Apr 1.
1 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Madrid to Barcelona.
Apr–Oct is peak travel season in Barcelona. Spring (May–Jun) brings the popular Sónar electronic music festival (Jun) and Verbena de Sant Juan (Jun 23), celebrated with fireworks and beach bonfires. Summer (Jul–Aug) can be hot and humid. The Grec Festival (Jul) features theater, dance, music and other performing arts.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Madrid to Barcelona.
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 Madrid to Barcelona 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 Madrid to Barcelona.

In terms of nonstop flights, Iberia is the most popular. Iberia offers 86 nonstop flights and 16 connecting flights per week. Iberia flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) .

In terms of flights, Air Europa is the most popular. Air Europa offers 23 nonstop flights and 67 connecting flights per week. Air Europa flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Madrid to Barcelona are:
  • Vueling offers 20 nonstop flights per week. Vueling flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) .
  • Tap Air Portugal offers 56 connecting flights per week. Tap Air Portugal flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) .
  • Air France offers 47 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) .
  • British Airways offers 37 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Madrid and Barcelona.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Barcelona recently found on Google Flights was with Iberia from $97. The cheapest one-way flight was with Iberia from $52.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Iberia flight from Madrid to Barcelona is $97, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.
  • The cheapest Air Europa flight from Madrid to Barcelona is $122, flying from Mar 21 to Mar 23.
  • The cheapest Vueling flight from Madrid to Barcelona is $127, flying from Mar 14 to Mar 16.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Madrid to Barcelona is $4,188, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Madrid to Barcelona is $423, flying from May 8 to May 11.
Iberia, Air Europa and Vueling fly direct from Madrid to Barcelona.
  • There are 86 Iberia direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 23 Air Europa direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 Vueling direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona 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 Madrid and Barcelona at price $122 is offered by Air Europa from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
Iberia, Air Europa and Vueling fly direct from Madrid to Barcelona.
  • There are 86 Iberia direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 23 Air Europa direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 Vueling direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona 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 Madrid to Barcelona on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Madrid and Barcelona start at $97 from Thu, Apr 2 to Mon, Apr 6 with Iberia.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Madrid to Barcelona, 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 Madrid and Barcelona start at $351 from Thu, Apr 9 to Sun, Apr 12 with Iberia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Madrid and Barcelona start at $97 from Thu, Apr 2 to Mon, Apr 6.
To book business class trips from Madrid to Barcelona, 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 Madrid and Barcelona starts at $122 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Air Europa.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Madrid and Barcelona at price $122 is offered by Air Europa from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from Madrid to Barcelona, 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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