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Cheap Flights from Barcelona to Madrid (BCN-MAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Barcelona to Madrid that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Barcelona to Madrid

Mon, 22 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
Iberia Logo
12:30 - 13:55BCN-MAD
1h 25mdirect
Iberia Logo
21:35 - 22:50MAD-BCN
1h 15mdirect
£57Iberia
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Mon, 22 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
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21:35 - 10:15BCN-MAD
12h 40m1 stop
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11:05 - 19:35MAD-BCN
8h 30m1 stop
Sat, 27 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct
Air Europa Logo
20:30 - 22:00BCN-MAD
1h 30mdirect
Air Europa Logo
08:20 - 21:10MAD-BCN
12h 50m1 stop
£66Air Europa
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Mon, 24 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov
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14:05 - 21:40BCN-MAD
7h 35m1 stop
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07:10 - 11:30MAD-BCN
4h 20m1 stop
Mon, 22 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
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15:20 - 22:50BCN-MAD
7h 30m1 stop
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21:35 - 22:50MAD-BCN
1h 15mdirect
Sat, 27 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct
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07:00 - 21:25BCN-MAD
14h 25m1 stop
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15:25 - 00:10MAD-BCN
8h 45m1 stop
Sat, 27 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct
Iberia Logo
14:50 - 16:15BCN-MAD
1h 25mdirect
Iberia Logo
08:30 - 09:45MAD-BCN
1h 15mdirect
£75Iberia
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Sat, 7 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Air Europa Logo
22:00 - 09:25BCN-MAD
11h 25m1 stop
Air Europa Logo
08:20 - 21:10MAD-BCN
12h 50m1 stop
£87Air Europa
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Mon, 6 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
easyJet Logo
17:55 - 09:20BCN-MAD
15h 25m1 stop
easyJet Logo
09:40 - 09:40MAD-BCN
24h 00m1 stop
£112easyJet
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Fri, 19 Dec - Sat, 3 Jan
easyJet Logo
15:30 - 21:30BCN-MAD
6h 00m1 stop
easyJet Logo
10:35 - 09:00MAD-BCN
22h 25m1 stop
£116easyJet
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Expert advice for your flight from Barcelona to Madrid

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Iberia

Iberia offers priority boarding and baggage delivery on short-haul flights, enhancing travel efficiency.


Iberia's Wi-Fi is available on most flights, with free messaging for Iberia Plus members.

Read more about Iberiaby Marisa Garcia
Vueling

Vueling's Fast pack includes priority boarding and Fast Track, ideal for peak season travel.


Vueling offers Space seats with 10-20% more legroom, perfect for added comfort on short flights.

Read more about Vuelingby Duncan Madden
Air Europa

Air Europa's SUMA Silver offers extra checked bags and priority boarding for frequent flyers.


Economy Flex allows ticket changes without penalty and preferred seat selection, ideal for flexible travel plans.

Airports
BCN

For the Barcelona-Madrid Corridor, Iberia offers a shuttle service with dedicated check-in and security, ideal for business travellers.

Read more about BCNby Blane Bachelor
MAD

Madrid Airport is connected to the city via a metro line. It’s fast, clean, and takes about 30–40 minutes to reach the city centre.

Read more about MADby Ramsey Qubein
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Marisa Garcia

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialising in airline interiors and regulations. 10 years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel and business publications and on her site, FlightChic.

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Duncan Madden

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Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Laura Ratliff

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Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MAD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on BCN

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Barcelona to Madrid flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Barcelona to Madrid to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Barcelona to Madrid?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Barcelona to Madrid, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Madrid back to Barcelona, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid is March, where tickets cost £51 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £85 and £81 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Barcelona to Madrid

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight£35
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Barcelona to Madrid

When to book flights from Barcelona to Madrid

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Barcelona to Madrid based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Barcelona to Madrid flights

  • Does Barcelona–El Prat Airport have a chapel or prayer area?

    There is a chapel that is located in Terminal 1 of Barcelona–El Prat Airport that hosts religious services during the weekends and is open daily from 6:00 am to 10:30 pm. There is also an interfaith prayer room that is located next door and primarily meant for private meditation and reflection.

  • Where can I eat at Barcelona–El Prat Airport?

    Buena Pinta is on the third floor of Terminal 1 at Barcelona–El Prat Airport and serves traditional Spanish food, while Breadway is in Terminal 2 and offers a variety of sandwiches. For those who are short on time, head to the Burger King in Terminal 1 or the Exki in Terminal 2 to purchase some to-go items.

  • What type of public transportation can I use to go from Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport to the city center?

    Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport is connected with Metro Line 8, which will take you directly to the Nuevos Ministerios station in the city’s downtown in only 12 to 15m. One-way tickets start at 1,50 € (approximately $1.70), with a pack of 10 tickets being sold for 12,20 € (approximately $14).

  • Which hotels offer a free shuttle service to Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport?

    If you’re interested in stylish lodging, select a room at the 4-star Axor Barajas Hotel, which has a free shuttle to Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport and is only a 10m drive from the IFEMA Exhibition Center. The TRYP Madrid Alameda Aeropuerto Hotel is a modern choice that also has a shuttle service and is only a 7m drive from Capricho Park.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid was £47 for a one-way ticket and £77 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Barcelona to Madrid?

    On your way to Madrid, you’ll fly out from Barcelona-El Prat. You’ll be landing at Madrid Barajas.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Barcelona to Madrid?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Barcelona to Madrid flight route: Iberia, Vueling, Air France, Virgin Atlantic, Delta, and KLM.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Barcelona to Madrid?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Barcelona to Madrid flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Barcelona to Madrid?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Barcelona and Madrid, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Barcelona to Madrid?

    There are direct flights from Barcelona to Madrid on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Barcelona to Madrid, Iberia or Air Europa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Barcelona to Madrid are Iberia and Air Europa. With an average price for the route of £90 and an overall rating of 7.0, Iberia is the most popular choice. Air Europa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £89 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Barcelona to Madrid?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Barcelona to Madrid.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Barcelona to Madrid?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from Barcelona is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Barcelona to Madrid?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Madrid with an airline and back to Barcelona with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Barcelona to Madrid?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Madrid from Barcelona up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Madrid to Barcelona? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £75 or less one-way and £161 or less round-trip.
  • To find the most affordable tickets available for flights from Barcelona to Madrid, travel with Air Europa. If you would like to fly with an airline that offers several daily flights between the two cities at different times of the day, look for reservations with Vueling or Iberia.
  • If you have arrived at Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) particularly early, head to the Premier Club that is on the second floor of the main terminal. To access these lounges amenities, such as televisions, snacks, and magazines, you can either buy a one-time entry ticket or pay for an annual membership.
  • Traveling to Madrid with your family? Don’t forget to visit one of the children’s play zones in Barcelona–El Prat Airport. These areas have a variety of toys, activities, and books for all ages, as well as comfortable seating for parents and outlets located nearby.
  • For those who are headed to Madrid for work, consider hosting your meeting or workshop at Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport (MAD). There is a large business center in Terminal 4 that is open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and contains video projectors, access to Wi-Fi, outlets, and an ample amount of seating and desks.
  • To relax and freshen up after your flight from Barcelona to Madrid, go to the Air Rooms that are in Terminal 4 of Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport. For 40 € (approximately $45), you will have access to a shower stall for 30m and then be able to go to the airport’s VIP Lounge.

Prefer to fly direct from Barcelona to Madrid?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Barcelona-El Prat to Madrid Barajas.
Find which airlines fly direct from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Barcelona-El Prat to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +17 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +18 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +18 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +19 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +17 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +18 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +17 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +18 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +18 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +19 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +17 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +18 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +18 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +19 more

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Direct returns

Madrid Barajas to Barcelona-El Prat

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +18 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +19 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +20 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +21 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +20 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +21 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +18 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +19 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +20 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +21 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +18 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +19 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Serbia, +18 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +19 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Barcelona to Madrid

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Barcelona to Madrid. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Barcelona to Madrid? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.1
VuelingOverall score based on 1180 reviews
5.8Entertainment
7.7Crew
6.8Comfort
7.1Boarding
6.1Food
Airline reviews

Very fast boarding. Crew members were super nice. I loved it!

10.0 ExcellentSandrine, Jul 2025BCN - CDG
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Very fast boarding. Crew members were super nice. I loved it!

My luggage got lost and until today there is no solution to the problem. It's still missing

I am writing to demand an immediate refund and compensation for the absolutely unacceptable experience I endured with VUELING this week. On Monday, my flight was canceled, and despite this, I have yet to receive any refund. I was then taken to a hotel in a terrible location, where no food or even water was provided. The next day, I was rebooked on another flight, for which I had to personally cover an additional €50 in transportation costs—only to have that flight canceled as well. After waiting 10 hours, only 10 of us were offered alternative accommodations, while the rest were left stranded. We were forced to remain in this situation until Thursday without a single explanation or proper assistance. During this entire ordeal, we were only provided with breakfast and dinner, while being charged extra for drinks. This level of treatment is completely unacceptable. I expect an immediate refund for the cancelled flights and full compensation for the inconvenience, additional expenses, and the significant distress caused.

Only food for sale. Did not even offer water. No entertainment

Checking was efficient and quick. Adequate luggage space. Food for purchase only at high prices

Nothing. There was no flight. They cancelled the flight with no replacement about 9 hours before takeoff.

The flight was canceled at the last minute. Alternative flight was booked after 6 hours wait in Malaga airport.

Boarding with some sense and communication. It was a total free-for-all everyone coming all at once, no organisation of row numbers or priority.

Horrible, flight cancelled and had to come back the next day

Terrible. For clarity - this was the Level flight to Boston. Not Vueling. Would urge customers to avoid this airline. Gate agent was singularly unhelpful. He was argumentative, rude and went out of his way to ensure that every penny was collected for the baggage (which we realized given how early we were for flight we could have saved hundreds of dollars if we checked in on app). No onboard entertainment or WiFi. Half of the front section was empty because the seats did not work! Plane was falling apart.

Sitting space was very tight and I am not big or fat (I am 5'10" 178 Lb), so eating was very challenging. The rest was good.

Sitting space was very tight, so eating was difficult. But everything else was good.

12 hours flight. Only one meal, not enough food. At the galley only water during the flight. Lavatories not clean. Headsets at extra cost.

Need to pay for a cup of water. No food. Need to pay for headsets.

Everything should improve! Service like a low cost but prices like a premium airline. Crew in general with bad manners arguing for everything. You pay for priority access but then they use buses, so your loose your advantage to put your carry on first. That was the purpose for paying for priority. Bording is a nightmare, people accessing the plane for bothering doors, front and rear, no matter which line do you have.

Issues with plane led to multiple gate changes and chaos. Very little communication from the ground crew led to cranky passengers.

I flew business class, at breakfast I asked for a small bottle of olive oil instead of butter and the flight attendant responded with a negative gesture.

They didn't even give us water, everything was sold

They should at least offer water like other airlines, which seems like a humanitarian gesture to me

They gave me an upgrade but charged me for my bag. I felt abused because this had never happened to me before with an upgrade with another airline.

Delayed first flight Geneva Madrid.. We didn’t miss our 2nd flight only because the 2nd flight Madrid Dallas was 1h delayed. However we did end up missing the 3rd leg Dallas Austin. Luggage didn’t show up in Dallas. So we re missing 2 suit cases. Customer service sent us to a hotel in Dallas. Only one room booked for 5!! Pretty bad experience overall. I won’t book a flight on Iberia in the future

Crew was excellent, great customer service, checked luggage took 1 hour and a half to come out at the baggage claim, the only negative thing about the flight.

Horrible experience airline crew was unprofessional. Flight was delayed. Suit cases did not arrive. Never flying iberia again

Iberia lost my bag, said they found it in another country, said they sent it to me, but never did. Went my whole trip without my stuff, but expecting it to show up because that’s what they said would happen. Their communication sucks, their website sucks, and to top it all off, their seats are small and uncomfortable. They’re bad at their jobs and they should feel bad about themselves. Do not even get me started on the flight home. AVOID!

The flight was delayed over 4 hours. Business class is just slightly upgraded economy.

Delayed and missed connections on leaving the states and returning Planes were old and small- very uncomfortable. Meals were good but very infrequent service for even water/drinks. No explanations for 3+ hour delay

Boarding on the buses isn’t efficient. Overall, it was great.

BEWARE!!! Iberia changes your seats at random. I paid for a window seat and they changed it to one in the middle aisle resting against the bathroom- can’t lean back + hear every flush. This on a 11 hour flight.. There were families that were broken up with separate seats all over the plane. Lots of upset passengers showing their seat confirmation to the besieged and helpless airline steward. Also, the gluten free meal was tasteless.

Iberia airlines was late on every flight I had. It was very difficult to communicate in English with iberia airlines and airport employees.

ground crew and check-in was pathetic - insisted on charging me for luggage even though the ticket said it was already included. They also accidentally sent my luggage through without a luggage tag and had to retrieve it. Generally, it was like a bad movie.

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Flights£4121h 25m
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