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$752+ Cheap flights to Madrid, Spain

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— MAD
21 Aug — 28 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Madrid, Spain in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Madrid. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 July 2026.

Sun 18/1020:40
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop33h 20m
Air China
Tue 3/1112:20
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop34h 15m
Air China
Deal found 21/7$1,285
Mon 27/719:45
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop44h 15m
Air China
Thu 13/812:55
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop41h 55m
Air China
Deal found 17/7$1,287
Sun 26/711:00
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop29h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 9/811:05
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop37h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/7$1,291
Sun 26/719:40
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop33h 20m
Air China
Sun 9/812:55
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop41h 55m
Air China
Deal found 21/7$1,294
Wed 22/719:40
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop44h 20m
Air China
Sun 9/812:55
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop41h 55m
Air China
Deal found 17/7$1,300
Wed 4/1107:30
SYD
-
MAD
2 stops46h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/1112:20
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7$1,303
Mon 20/720:30
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop44h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 27/711:05
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop37h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/7$1,304
Tue 10/1110:30
SYD
-
MAD
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1101:40
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop44h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7$1,305
Sat 25/710:05
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop40h 10m
China Southern
Sat 22/821:00
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop38h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 18/7$1,314
Mon 3/821:45
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop28h 45m
China Southern
Tue 25/821:00
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop38h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 21/7$1,317

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Find the latest flights to Madrid in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 22 July 2026.

Return from

$1,285

One-way from

$752

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$2,012
Air China
  • Air China
  • 18/10-3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 35m total
  • Sydney to Madrid
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  • Air China
  • 24/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 44h 20m total
  • Sydney to Madrid
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

21:05-16:55

2 stops27h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 30/9

12:00-19:10

2 stops47h 10m

$1,532

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

07:35-10:25

3 stops34h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 30/9

18:25-19:10

2 stops40h 45m

$1,616

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/9

07:35-10:25

3 stops34h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 30/9

18:25-19:10

2 stops40h 45m

$1,756

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/9

07:35-10:25

3 stops34h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 14/9

07:40-19:10

2 stops27h 30m

$1,832

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 4/10

10:20-06:50

2 stops29h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 9/10

13:30-08:20

2 stops33h 50m

$1,880

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/10

21:05-13:35

2 stops48h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 2/11

14:20-11:55

2 stops35h 35m

$1,893

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/8

11:00-08:40

1 stop29h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 13/9

11:05-09:00

1 stop37h 55m

$2,024

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 4/10

22:05-17:20

2 stops28h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 9/10

07:40-07:05

3 stops38h 25m

$2,046

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/8

11:05-13:35

2 stops58h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 4/9

12:00-19:10

2 stops47h 10m

$2,170

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/9

10:00-22:35

2 stops44h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 25/9

18:25-19:10

2 stops40h 45m

$2,180

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Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Madrid. Reviews last updated 22 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Spain, such as Emirates,Air China, andQatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,631 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,631 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,631 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Air China
7.4
Good
156 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,631 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,748 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,631 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,484 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,631 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
228 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,631 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

FAQs about flying to Madrid

Getting around Madrid

Walking: you could see most of Madrid’s must-see monuments in about two hours, but if you get tired, the metro (underground) is clean, fast and cheap. The bus system is great too – day buses run from early morning to late night and there are also night buses (buhos).

Taxis are white with a red stripe. Flag them down on the street, pick one up at a taxi rank or order them by telephone.

Getting Downtown

Madrid Airport (MAD) is located 13 km from the city centre.

There are several car-rental companies with desks at the airport. Taxis are readily available.

Buses serves the Avenida de America, from where you can catch the metro. Metro travels from the airport terminals to Nuevos Ministerios station.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid?

    Travellers will need to book flights to Barajas (MAD) if they wish to fly to Madrid. The Madrid airport is 13.6 km from the city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Madrid if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Madrid on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Madrid?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Madrid.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Madrid?

    Madrid Barajas is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Madrid. One-way flights to Madrid Barajas typically cost $42, while return flights cost around $41.

  • How much is a return flight to Madrid?

    A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around $99, however they can be found for as little as $41.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Madrid depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Madrid, Kalgoorlie offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Madrid Barajas have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Madrid Barajas can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Madrid Barajas?

    Yes. Madrid Barajas has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. New Elegant 3 Bedroom Apt Near Ifema Airport is the closest property to Madrid Barajas (0.0 km away from Madrid Barajas).

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