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, Turkish Airlines 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 $25, while return flights cost around $124.

How much is a return flight to Madrid?

A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around $198, however they can be found for as little as $124.

Where does the fastest flight to Madrid depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Madrid, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 20 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. Hostelfly is the closest property to Madrid Barajas (0.0 km away from Madrid Barajas).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Madrid?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Madrid are China Eastern, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways.

How long is the flight to Madrid?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Madrid takes 25 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Madrid from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Madrid?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Madrid are China Eastern, Air China and Air Canada.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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Wed 31/1210:00SYD - MAD

2 stops32h 00mChina Eastern

Tue 6/110:30MAD - SYD

2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/12$1,907

Fri 26/1221:00SYD - MAD

2 stops45h 25mHainan Airlines

Sun 18/110:25MAD - SYD

2 stops42h 30mHainan Airlines

Deal found 16/12$2,211

Wed 31/1211:25SYD - MAD

1 stop41h 05mChina Southern

Tue 6/120:30MAD - SYD

1 stop26h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 17/12$2,288

Sat 27/1221:30SYD - MAD

1 stop44h 30mChina Eastern

Wed 14/110:30MAD - SYD

3 stops34h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/12$2,390

Tue 23/1220:40SYD - MAD

1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/101:40MAD - SYD

2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$2,396

Wed 24/1215:15SYD - MAD

1 stop37h 15mChina Southern

Sat 3/120:30MAD - SYD

1 stop31h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 16/12$2,504

Sat 27/1220:40SYD - MAD

1 stop44h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/108:30MAD - SYD

2 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$2,542

Tue 23/1221:50SYD - MAD

3 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 19/113:35MAD - SYD

3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12$2,627

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Thu 5/314:25SYD - MAD

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 30/318:25MAD - SYD

2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,268

Sun 25/121:30SYD - MAD

1 stop44h 30mChina Eastern

Sat 31/110:30MAD - SYD

2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/12$1,356

Sun 29/322:10SYD - MAD

2 stops33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Mon 27/407:30MAD - SYD

2 stops27h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,390

Fri 13/316:35SYD - MAD

1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways

Mon 16/309:50MAD - SYD

1 stop34h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/12$1,472

Thu 30/421:10SYD - MAD

2 stops45h 20mTurkish Airlines

Tue 26/512:00MAD - SYD

2 stops47h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/12$1,409

Thu 15/112:00SYD - MAD

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Thu 22/110:30MAD - SYD

2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/12$1,439

Thu 29/121:45SYD - MAD

1 stop43h 50mEtihad Airways

Sun 15/209:50MAD - SYD

1 stop34h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/12$1,477

Thu 30/421:10SYD - MAD

2 stops45h 20mTurkish Airlines

Mon 25/512:00MAD - SYD

2 stops47h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/12$1,409

Fri 8/521:10SYD - MAD

2 stops27h 45mTurkish Airlines

Sun 24/518:25MAD - SYD

2 stops40h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,523

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Mon 19/121:30SYD - MAD

1 stop44h 30mChina Eastern

Mon 8/611:05MAD - SYD

2 stops60h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/12$1,282

Mon 19/116:30SYD - MAD

2 stops48h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/212:20MAD - SYD

1 stop41h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,304

Mon 19/121:30SYD - MAD

1 stop44h 30mChina Eastern

Wed 4/210:30MAD - SYD

1 stop37h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/12$1,428

Sun 25/121:30SYD - MAD

1 stop44h 30mChina Eastern

Sat 31/110:30MAD - SYD

1 stop41h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/12$1,212

Mon 26/112:00SYD - MAD

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Mon 9/210:30MAD - SYD

3 stops34h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/12$1,223

Thu 29/120:40SYD - MAD

1 stop44h 40mAir China

Sun 15/216:40MAD - SYD

1 stop36h 50mAir China

Deal found 17/12$1,380

Fri 30/120:40SYD - MAD

1 stop25h 20mAir China

Fri 6/212:20MAD - SYD

1 stop41h 10mAir China

Deal found 15/12$1,289

Sat 31/121:30SYD - MAD

1 stop44h 30mChina Eastern

Sat 7/210:30MAD - SYD

2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/12$1,221

Sat 31/120:40SYD - MAD

1 stop44h 40mAir China

Sat 7/212:20MAD - SYD

1 stop41h 10mAir China

Deal found 17/12$1,288

One-way flights to Madrid
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Tue 27/120:40SYD - MAD

1 stop44h 40mAir China

Deal found 15/12$597

Mon 26/110:30SYD - MAD

1 stop31h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/12$633

Wed 14/120:40SYD - MAD

1 stop44h 40mAir China

Deal found 17/12$638

Mon 26/114:00SYD - MAD

1 stop27h 20mAir China

Deal found 17/12$671

Thu 15/121:30SYD - MAD

2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$677

Tue 27/112:15SYD - MAD

2 stops53h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12$682

Thu 5/221:45SYD - MAD

1 stop31h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/12$706

Tue 13/120:40SYD - MAD

1 stop44h 40mAir China

Deal found 17/12$715

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SYD - MAD

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Thu 5/3

14:25-13:20

2 stops32h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 30/3

18:25-20:15

2 stops40h 50m

$1,268

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/1

21:30-08:00

1 stop44h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 31/1

10:30-11:00

2 stops38h 30m

$1,356

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/3

22:10-22:40

2 stops33h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 27/4

07:30-19:15

2 stops27h 45m

$1,390

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/4

21:10-10:30

2 stops45h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 26/5

12:00-19:15

2 stops47h 15m

$1,409

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/4

21:10-10:30

2 stops45h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 25/5

12:00-19:15

2 stops47h 15m

$1,409

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

12:00-08:00

1 stop30h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 22/1

10:30-11:00

2 stops38h 30m

$1,439

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

16:35-07:35

1 stop25h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 16/3

09:50-06:35

1 stop34h 45m

$1,472

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/1

21:45-07:35

1 stop43h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 15/2

09:50-06:35

1 stop34h 45m

$1,477

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/5

21:10-16:55

2 stops27h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 24/5

18:25-19:15

2 stops40h 50m

$1,523

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/1

20:40-07:20

1 stop44h 40m

$597

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When is the best time to book a flight to Madrid?

Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Madrid. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Madrid should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,440 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Emirates

8.1

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,685 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,440 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,332 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,440 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

China Eastern

7.2

Good

178 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,440 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Air China

7.1

Good

129 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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, Turkish Airlines 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 $25, while return flights cost around $124.
How much is a return flight to Madrid?
A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around $198, however they can be found for as little as $124.
Where does the fastest flight to Madrid depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Madrid, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 20 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. Hostelfly is the closest property to Madrid Barajas (0.0 km away from Madrid Barajas).

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