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

• Earliest: departs at 06:55 and lands at 10:49
• Latest: departs at 15:50 and lands at 19:44.

The flight takes about 3h 54m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

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.

Return flights from Athens to Madrid range from £157 to £269, with an average of £204 over the past 12 months. Anything below £157 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the £204 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £98 return via London Stansted (STN), compared with £209 for direct.

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: 91% on time
• Iberia: 90% on time
• Air Europa: 80% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £24–£75 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.

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%.

One-way fares from Athens to Madrid are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £152, which is 18% above the typical average for this route.

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
• Centauro
• Alamo

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

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

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 48% 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) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Athens to Madrid. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £189 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £226, a difference of £37.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Aegean Airlines
• Iberia
• Sky Express

Flying via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 29m, compared to 7h 31m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 8h 10m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

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.

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

Among airlines operating Athens to Madrid flights:

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

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

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

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