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26 May — 2 Jun1
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Flights to Madrid 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 26 April 2026.

Sun 18/1016:40
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop36h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 21/1010:45
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop34h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/4$1,284
Mon 5/1016:40
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop24h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 20/1021:50
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop35h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4$1,331
Mon 5/1016:40
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop24h 30m
Etihad Airways
Thu 22/1021:50
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop35h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4$1,349
Wed 11/1111:25
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop41h 05m
China Southern
Sat 5/1221:00
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop37h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 22/4$1,358
Thu 8/1021:30
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop31h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 22/1021:50
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop35h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/4$1,387
Sun 15/1116:35
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop36h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 18/1109:50
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop34h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/4$1,389
Thu 29/1021:30
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop31h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sat 14/1121:10
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop23h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/4$1,394
Fri 17/719:40
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop25h 10m
Air China
Thu 27/800:35
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop30h 15m
Air China
Deal found 23/4$1,396
Wed 15/719:40
SYD
-
MAD
1 stop33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/902:40
MAD
-
SYD
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,405
Fri 17/716:00
SYD
-
MAD
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/800:35
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,410
Sun 31/516:00
SYD
-
MAD
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/602:40
MAD
-
SYD
1 stop28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,430

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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 26 April 2026.

Return from

$1,284

One-way from

$763

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Average price

$1,917
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  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/10-21/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 50m total
  • Sydney to Madrid
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26/5
  • 26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 05m total
  • Sydney to Madrid
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Depart

Return

Price

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SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/5

20:45-22:35

2 stops33h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 23/5

10:15-17:30

1 stop23h 15m

$1,867

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/8

11:00-08:40

1 stop29h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 16/9

11:05-09:00

1 stop37h 55m

$2,037

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/6

20:20-07:40

1 stop43h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 13/7

11:05-14:15

1 stop43h 10m

$2,085

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

10:20-08:05

2 stops53h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 14/6

11:15-07:00

3 stops59h 45m

$2,209

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/9

09:30-08:05

2 stops30h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 19/9

10:50-06:55

2 stops36h 05m

$2,209

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/10

10:30-09:00

2 stops31h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 22/10

11:15-08:00

2 stops35h 45m

$2,215

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/8

15:40-08:10

1 stop24h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 3/10

21:50-17:50

1 stop35h 00m

$2,235

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/5

09:30-08:05

2 stops30h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 13/6

11:15-06:55

2 stops35h 40m

$2,254

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/9

09:30-08:05

2 stops54h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 27/9

11:15-07:00

2 stops35h 45m

$2,464

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/9

11:00-08:40

1 stop29h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 19/9

11:05-09:00

1 stop37h 55m

$2,472

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Best time to book a flight to Madrid

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Madrid

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

Booking 31 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.

How long is the flight to Madrid?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Madrid takes 24 hours 30 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 most popular airlines that fly to Madrid?

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

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $981
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,227
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $916
Emirates
Emirates
From $1,865

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Madrid?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Madrid are China Southern, China Eastern and Turkish Airlines.

Rainfall in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 26 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Spain by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,563 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,563 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,727 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,563 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,433 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,563 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Air China
7.3
Good
148 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,563 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
China Eastern
7.2
Good
208 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,563 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

FAQs about flying to Madrid

  • 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 $29, while return flights cost around $101.

  • How much is a return flight to Madrid?

    A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around $175, however they can be found for as little as $101.

  • 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 (22 hours 50 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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