What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Madrid?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 24% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Madrid on Cheapflights. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Madrid?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 42m. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Madrid?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 25h 17m. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Madrid?

Guangzhou (CAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,114. Find deals

How long is the flight from Sydney to Madrid?

There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Madrid in 43h 50m. Fly via Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between Sydney and Madrid is about 17661 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Madrid round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Madrid is China Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $670 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and China Eastern, starting at $1,004 and $1,012 round-trip. China Southern is currently priced 61% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Madrid one-way?

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Madrid are Air China ($366), Etihad Airways ($421), and Sichuan Airlines ($527).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 inches 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Madrid?

When booking a flight from Sydney to Madrid, you may want to consider flying on Etihad Airways, China Eastern or Qatar Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Madrid?

Sydney to Madrid flights have a stopover in Shanghai most often. Abu Dhabi sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Sydney to Madrid.

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Madrid flights?

Sydney to Madrid flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Dubai.

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Shanghai?

The majority of Shanghai visitors spend their time at People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing'an Temple. People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland and Jing'an Temple are located about 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 35.4 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a stopover in Shanghai in need of a car hire can book one at Shanghai Pu Dong for about $63.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to MAD?

When flying from Sydney to Madrid, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Madrid?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Madrid.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Madrid?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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China Southern

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Deal found 12/2$677

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MAD

SYD

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China Southern

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1 stop37h 15m

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Fri 13/311:05

MAD

SYD

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Multiple Airlines

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MAD

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Turkish Airlines

Thu 19/314:25

MAD

SYD

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Turkish Airlines

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Turkish Airlines

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SYD

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Turkish Airlines

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China Southern

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MAD

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China Southern

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MAD

1 stop44h 20m

Sichuan Airlines

Sun 12/411:05

MAD

SYD

1 stop43h 10m

Sichuan Airlines

Deal found 9/2$999

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MAD

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Turkish Airlines

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MAD

SYD

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Turkish Airlines

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Fri 27/2

21:45-07:35

1 stop43h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 2/3

21:10-06:35

1 stop23h 25m

$1,116

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

16:35-19:05

1 stop36h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 16/3

09:45-17:55

1 stop22h 10m

$1,211

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

21:45-19:05

1 stop31h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 16/3

09:45-17:55

1 stop22h 10m

$1,211

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

21:45-19:05

1 stop31h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 19/3

09:45-17:55

1 stop22h 10m

$1,211

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

21:15-16:25

2 stops29h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 16/3

11:55-19:20

2 stops45h 25m

$1,263

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

21:15-13:20

2 stops50h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 16/3

11:55-19:20

2 stops45h 25m

$1,263

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/2

16:35-19:05

1 stop36h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 20/4

21:50-06:10

1 stop24h 20m

$1,268

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/5

21:05-16:55

2 stops27h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 21/5

07:30-19:10

2 stops27h 40m

$1,329

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/4

21:05-16:55

2 stops27h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 26/5

07:30-19:10

2 stops27h 40m

$1,329

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/4

21:05-22:45

2 stops33h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 11/6

07:30-19:10

2 stops27h 40m

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Madrid?

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Madrid is 33 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Madrid?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Madrid (average of $666). Flying from Sydney to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,619). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Madrid, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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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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3,516 reviews

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3,516 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.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,731 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,516 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

7.3

Good

1,394 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,516 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

192 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,516 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

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Good

139 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,516 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.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Sydney to Madrid?
There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Madrid in 43h 50m. Fly via Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between Sydney and Madrid is about 17661 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Madrid round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Madrid is China Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $670 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and China Eastern, starting at $1,004 and $1,012 round-trip. China Southern is currently priced 61% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Madrid one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Madrid are Air China ($366), Etihad Airways ($421), and Sichuan Airlines ($527).
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Madrid?
Sydney to Madrid flights have a stopover in Shanghai most often. Abu Dhabi sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Sydney to Madrid.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Shanghai?
The majority of Shanghai visitors spend their time at People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing'an Temple. People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland and Jing'an Temple are located about 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 35.4 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a stopover in Shanghai in need of a car hire can book one at Shanghai Pu Dong for about $63.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Madrid flights?
Sydney to Madrid flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Dubai.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Madrid that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Madrid?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Madrid.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Madrid?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Madrid?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Madrid (average of $666). Flying from Sydney to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,619). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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China Southern	Cheapest$670	Average$1,422	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,004	Average$1,627	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$1,012	Average$1,488	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	Cheapest$1,035	Average$1,305	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,082	Average$1,858	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Japan Airlines	Cheapest$1,132	Average$1,551	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Japan Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,236	Average$1,853	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,243	Average$1,789	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Iberia	Cheapest$1,355	Average$2,101	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Iberia flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$1,370	Average$1,522	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights

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