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Flights from Barcelona-El Prat to Madrid - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Barcelona-El Prat to Madrid to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid is March, where tickets cost ₹ 5,082 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of tickets is ₹ 7,248 and ₹ 6,665 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 78 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Barcelona and Madrid?

Iberia (12 flights per day), Vueling (3 flights per day), and Air Europa (2 flights per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

How many flights are there between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and Madrid per day?

Each day, there are between 13 and 20 nonstop flights that take off from Barcelona-El Prat Airport and land in Madrid, with an average flight time of 1h 25m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 125 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and Madrid?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Barcelona to Madrid?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport at 06:55 and will be landing in Madrid at 08:20.

What’s the latest departure time from Barcelona to Madrid?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid jets off at 21:05 and lands at 22:30.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Barcelona-El Prat to Madrid

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Barcelona-El Prat to Madrid based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Barcelona to Madrid flights

  • Does Barcelona–El Prat Airport have a chapel or prayer area?

    There is a chapel that is located in Terminal 1 of Barcelona–El Prat Airport that hosts religious services during the weekends and is open daily from 6:00 am to 10:30 pm. There is also an interfaith prayer room that is located next door and primarily meant for private meditation and reflection.

  • Where can I eat at Barcelona–El Prat Airport?

    Buena Pinta is on the third floor of Terminal 1 at Barcelona–El Prat Airport and serves traditional Spanish food, while Breadway is in Terminal 2 and offers a variety of sandwiches. For those who are short on time, head to the Burger King in Terminal 1 or the Exki in Terminal 2 to purchase some to-go items.

  • What type of public transportation can I use to go from Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport to the city center?

    Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport is connected with Metro Line 8, which will take you directly to the Nuevos Ministerios station in the city’s downtown in only 12 to 15m. One-way tickets start at 1,50 € (approximately $1.70), with a pack of 10 tickets being sold for 12,20 € (approximately $14).

  • Which hotels offer a free shuttle service to Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport?

    If you’re interested in stylish lodging, select a room at the 4-star Axor Barajas Hotel, which has a free shuttle to Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport and is only a 10m drive from the IFEMA Exhibition Center. The TRYP Madrid Alameda Aeropuerto Hotel is a modern choice that also has a shuttle service and is only a 7m drive from Capricho Park.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Barcelona to Madrid?

    Iberia, Vueling, and British Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Barcelona to Madrid flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Barcelona to Madrid?

    The Airbus A320 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Barcelona to Madrid flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Barcelona to Madrid?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Barcelona and Madrid, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Barcelona to Madrid?

    There are direct flights from Barcelona to Madrid on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Barcelona to Madrid?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Barcelona to Madrid.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Barcelona to Madrid?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from Barcelona is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Barcelona to Madrid?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Madrid with an airline and back to Barcelona with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Barcelona to Madrid?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Madrid from Barcelona up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Barcelona to Madrid

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 2,881 or less one-way.
  • To find the most affordable tickets available for flights from Barcelona to Madrid, travel with Air Europa. If you would like to fly with an airline that offers several daily flights between the two cities at different times of the day, look for reservations with Vueling or Iberia.
  • If you have arrived at Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) particularly early, head to the Premier Club that is on the second floor of the main terminal. To access these lounges amenities, such as televisions, snacks, and magazines, you can either buy a one-time entry ticket or pay for an annual membership.
  • Traveling to Madrid with your family? Don’t forget to visit one of the children’s play zones in Barcelona–El Prat Airport. These areas have a variety of toys, activities, and books for all ages, as well as comfortable seating for parents and outlets located nearby.
  • For those who are headed to Madrid for work, consider hosting your meeting or workshop at Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport (MAD). There is a large business center in Terminal 4 that is open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and contains video projectors, access to Wi-Fi, outlets, and an ample amount of seating and desks.
  • To relax and freshen up after your flight from Barcelona to Madrid, go to the Air Rooms that are in Terminal 4 of Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport. For 40 € (approximately $45), you will have access to a shower stall for 30m and then be able to go to the airport’s VIP Lounge.
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Prefer to fly direct from Barcelona-El Prat to Madrid Barajas?

Find which airlines fly direct from Barcelona-El Prat to Barajas, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Barcelona-El Prat to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +20 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +21 more

Tuesday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +19 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +20 more

Wednesday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +20 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +21 more

Thursday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +20 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +21 more

Friday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +21 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +22 more

Saturday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +19 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +20 more

Sunday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +20 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +21 more

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Direct returns

Madrid Barajas to Barcelona-El Prat

Monday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +23 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +24 more

Tuesday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +19 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +20 more

Wednesday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +21 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +22 more

Thursday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +21 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +22 more

Friday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +22 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +23 more

Saturday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +21 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +22 more

Sunday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +21 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +22 more

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One-way flight deals

directAmerican Airlines
1h 25mBCN-MAD
directQatar Airways
1h 25mBCN-MAD
directJapan Airlines
1h 25mBCN-MAD
directSAUDIA
1h 30mBCN-MAD
directAir Europa
1h 30mBCN-MAD
directVueling
1h 25mBCN-MAD
directDelta
1h 30mBCN-MAD
directChina Eastern
1h 30mBCN-MAD
directKuwait Airways
1h 30mBCN-MAD
directAir Serbia
1h 30mBCN-MAD
directAeromexico
1h 30mBCN-MAD
directEthiopian Air
1h 30mBCN-MAD
directTAAG
1h 25mBCN-MAD
directAerolineas Argentinas
1h 30mBCN-MAD
directRoyal Air Maroc
1h 25mBCN-MAD
directBoA
1h 25mBCN-MAD
directEtihad Airways
1h 30mBCN-MAD
directAvianca
1h 25mBCN-MAD
directCathay Pacific
1h 25mBCN-MAD
directLATAM Airlines
1h 25mBCN-MAD
directFinnair
1h 25mBCN-MAD
directMEA
1h 30mBCN-MAD
directIberia
1h 25mBCN-MAD
directKorean Air
1h 30mBCN-MAD

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Barcelona - Madrid Flights

Departure:

Barcelona (BCN)Spain

Destination:

Madrid (MAD)Spain

Return flight deals:

Madrid - Barcelona

Cabin classes:

₹ 52,737

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