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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Madrid?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Madrid . Flying to Madrid in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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, Sichuan 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 $32, while return flights cost around $88.

How much is a return flight to Madrid?

A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around $109, however they can be found for as little as $88.

Where does the fastest flight to Madrid depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Madrid, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (28 hours 45 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 Air China.

How long is the flight to Madrid?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Madrid takes 29 hours 10 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 Air China, China Eastern 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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Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,917

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Thu 6/1121:30SYD - MAD

1 stop44h 05mEtihad Airways

Sun 7/1221:10MAD - SYD

1 stop34h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/10$1,476

Mon 3/1121:30SYD - MAD

1 stop44h 30mChina Eastern

Wed 19/1110:30MAD - SYD

3 stops38h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 28/10$1,488

Mon 10/1121:50SYD - MAD

2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/1111:05MAD - SYD

1 stop41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10$1,500

Wed 5/1121:15SYD - MAD

2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 23/1111:05MAD - SYD

1 stop41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10$1,501

Thu 6/1121:30SYD - MAD

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/1101:40MAD - SYD

2 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10$1,512

Thu 6/1121:30SYD - MAD

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1110:30MAD - SYD

1 stop37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10$1,518

Wed 5/1116:35SYD - MAD

1 stop36h 30mEtihad Airways

Wed 19/1109:50MAD - SYD

1 stop34h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/10$1,520

Tue 11/1121:30SYD - MAD

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/1207:40MAD - SYD

3 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10$1,524

Tue 11/1120:40SYD - MAD

2 stops61h 15mAir China

Mon 8/1201:40MAD - SYD

1 stop27h 50mAir China

Deal found 28/10$1,535

Thu 6/1121:30SYD - MAD

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/1115:50MAD - SYD

2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10$1,552

Fri 7/1120:05SYD - MAD

2 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1101:40MAD - SYD

1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10$1,556

Mon 3/1121:30SYD - MAD

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1118:55MAD - SYD

2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10$1,584

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Tue 10/321:30SYD - MAD

1 stop44h 30mChina Eastern

Sat 14/310:30MAD - SYD

2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 30/10$1,638

Tue 11/1121:15SYD - MAD

2 stops29h 35mTurkish Airlines

Tue 9/1214:25MAD - SYD

2 stops42h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,667

Tue 10/316:20SYD - MAD

2 stops29h 35mBritish Airways

Sat 14/312:00MAD - SYD

2 stops32h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 30/10$1,713

Mon 10/1115:50SYD - MAD

1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways

Sun 7/1208:05MAD - SYD

2 stops36h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/10$1,766

Mon 19/122:15SYD - MAD

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/616:50MAD - SYD

2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,824

Sat 25/421:30SYD - MAD

1 stop30h 20mEtihad Airways

Mon 13/721:45MAD - SYD

1 stop24h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/10$1,864

Sun 1/321:15SYD - MAD

2 stops29h 10mTurkish Airlines

Sun 22/317:55MAD - SYD

2 stops27h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,797

Sat 7/221:15SYD - MAD

2 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 21/221:10MAD - SYD

3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,906

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Mon 3/1121:50SYD - MAD

2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1121:10MAD - SYD

3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,664

Thu 6/1120:05SYD - MAD

3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1121:10MAD - SYD

3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,643

Fri 7/1115:50SYD - MAD

1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways

Thu 4/1215:20MAD - SYD

1 stop29h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/10$1,652

Sun 9/1122:20SYD - MAD

1 stop44h 10mCathay Pacific

Fri 5/1211:25MAD - SYD

1 stop38h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/10$1,692

Mon 10/1121:30SYD - MAD

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1210:30MAD - SYD

2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,654

Mon 10/1121:30SYD - MAD

2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/1211:05MAD - SYD

1 stop41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,660

Tue 11/1121:15SYD - MAD

2 stops29h 35mTurkish Airlines

Tue 9/1214:25MAD - SYD

2 stops42h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,667

Wed 12/1112:10SYD - MAD

2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/1211:05MAD - SYD

1 stop41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,672

Wed 12/1112:10SYD - MAD

2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/1211:05MAD - SYD

1 stop41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,674

Wed 12/1121:15SYD - MAD

2 stops29h 10mTurkish Airlines

Tue 9/1206:20MAD - SYD

2 stops27h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,699

One-way flights to Madrid
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Thu 15/120:40SYD - MAD

1 stop44h 40mAir China

Deal found 28/10$672

Tue 10/320:40SYD - MAD

1 stop25h 20mAir China

Deal found 30/10$675

Mon 19/120:40SYD - MAD

1 stop44h 40mAir China

Deal found 29/10$676

Mon 19/113:30SYD - MAD

3 stops52h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 29/10$705

Sun 15/220:05SYD - MAD

3 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10$707

Mon 9/208:10SYD - MAD

1 stop34h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 28/10$713

Wed 14/112:00SYD - MAD

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 28/10$714

Tue 13/112:00SYD - MAD

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 29/10$717

Tue 13/120:40SYD - MAD

1 stop25h 20mAir China

Deal found 27/10$719

Wed 14/120:40SYD - MAD

1 stop44h 40mAir China

Deal found 27/10$723

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SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

21:30-08:00

1 stop44h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 14/3

10:30-11:00

2 stops38h 30m

$1,638

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

21:15-16:50

2 stops29h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/12

14:25-19:20

2 stops42h 55m

$1,667

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

16:20-11:55

2 stops29h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 14/3

12:00-06:55

2 stops32h 55m

$1,713

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/11

15:50-13:50

1 stop32h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 7/12

08:05-06:10

2 stops36h 05m

$1,766

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

21:15-16:25

2 stops29h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 22/3

17:55-07:40

2 stops27h 45m

$1,797

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

22:15-20:50

2 stops32h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 8/6

16:50-06:25

2 stops29h 35m

$1,824

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/4

21:30-19:50

1 stop30h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 13/7

21:45-06:10

1 stop24h 25m

$1,864

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/2

21:15-13:20

2 stops50h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 21/2

21:10-18:50

3 stops35h 40m

$1,906

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

20:40-07:20

1 stop44h 40m

$672

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

20:40-07:20

1 stop44h 40m

$676

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

Booking 81 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Madrid?

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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8.1

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8.0

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Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,661 reviews

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8.1

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,284 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,394 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

China Eastern

7.2

Good

174 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,394 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Air China

7.1

Good

119 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,394 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

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, Sichuan 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 $32, while return flights cost around $88.
How much is a return flight to Madrid?
A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around $109, however they can be found for as little as $88.
Where does the fastest flight to Madrid depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Madrid, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (28 hours 45 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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