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Among airlines operating Paris to Madrid flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air Europa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

5 airlines operate flights between Paris and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• Air France
• Transavia France
• Air Europa
• Ryanair

Flights from Paris to Madrid may depart from several airports in Paris area, including Paris Beauvais-Tille (BVA), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Le Bourget (LBG) and Paris Orly (ORY). Flights usually arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Paris to Madrid:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 13,961 return via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared with ₹ 17,757 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 1,304–₹ 9,544 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Paris to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Porto (OPO) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Birmingham (BHX) – 8% of one-stop connections

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Paris to Madrid route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 17,180 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 20,235, a difference of ₹ 3,054. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Paris to Madrid route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 30 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Paris to Madrid flights, with 35% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 34%, Afternoon flights for 27%, and Night flights for 4%.

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Spain Building, Puerta del Sol, and Madrid City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Paris to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:09
• Latest: departs at 23:00 and lands at 01:09.

The flight takes about 2h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 31% above the route average of ₹ 17,739. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Paris to Madrid takes 2h 09m, covering 1,675 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Vueling is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Iberia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Paris to Madrid flights are:

• Vueling: 100% on time
• Iberia: 92% on time
• Air Europa: 88% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 42m, compared to 5h 12m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 5h 19m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 216 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Alamo
• Centauro

Return flights from Paris to Madrid range from ₹ 13,117 to ₹ 24,109, with an average of ₹ 17,739 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 13,117 counts as a good deal.

Iberia is the only airline on the Paris to Madrid route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.