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Among airlines operating Athens to Madrid flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air Europa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Athens and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express
• Air Europa

Flights from Athens to Madrid usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Sky Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Athens to Madrid:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £97 return via London Stansted (STN), compared with £204 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £24–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and Volotea. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

One-stop flights from Athens to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Tirana Rinas (TIA) – 6% of one-stop connections

Rome Fiumicino (FCO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Athens to Madrid route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £187 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £224, a difference of £37. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Madrid route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Athens to Madrid flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Madrid City Centre, Spain Building, and Puerta del Sol. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 03:05 and lands at 06:59
• Latest: departs at 22:55 and lands at 02:49.

The flight takes about 3h 54m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 23% above the route average of £199. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Athens to Madrid takes 3h 54m, covering 1,476 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Athens to Madrid are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £146, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

Aegean Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Iberia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Athens to Madrid flights are:

• Aegean Airlines: 90% on time
• Iberia: 88% on time
• Air Europa: 80% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 21m, compared to 7h 31m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 8h 17m via Tirana Rinas (TIA).

Madrid is 1 hour behind Athens (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Record go
· Goldcar Rental SP
· CLICK RENT
· Alamo
· Centauro

Return flights from Athens to Madrid range from £154 to £263, with an average of £199 over the past 12 months. Anything below £154 counts as a good deal.