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£35 Find Cheap Flights from Barcelona to Madrid

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Barcelona to Madrid, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Barcelona to Madrid, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£69
Overall average: £58
Multiple Airlines
Tue 13/1Fri 16/1
BCN - MAD • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£91
Typical prices: £56-£98
Air Europa
Tue 18/11Tue 2/12
BCN - MAD • Direct
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Iberia's priority boarding enhances travel efficiency.
Madrid Airport's metro line offers quick city access.
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Air Europa
Cheapest • from £81 (return)
Iberia
Best reviews • 7.0 score
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When to book
13 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 39% compared to booking last minute.
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March
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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

Tue, 13 Jan - Fri, 16 Jan
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09:40 - 18:55BCN-MAD
9h 15m1 stop
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07:10 - 14:50MAD-BCN
7h 40m1 stop
£69Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 10 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec
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14:30 - 22:55BCN-MAD
8h 25m1 stop
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07:10 - 14:50MAD-BCN
7h 40m1 stop
£71Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 27 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
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18:20 - 22:55BCN-MAD
4h 35m1 stop
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07:10 - 14:50MAD-BCN
7h 40m1 stop
£71Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 25 Dec - Sat, 27 Dec
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09:00 - 15:40BCN-MAD
6h 40m1 stop
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07:10 - 14:50MAD-BCN
7h 40m1 stop
£72Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 18 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov
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16:40 - 23:00BCN-MAD
6h 20m1 stop
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07:10 - 11:30MAD-BCN
4h 20m1 stop
£73Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 7 Jan - Fri, 9 Jan
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16:10 - 22:55BCN-MAD
6h 45m1 stop
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07:10 - 14:50MAD-BCN
7h 40m1 stop
£74Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 18 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
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08:40 - 22:35BCN-MAD
13h 55m1 stop
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15:10 - 16:35MAD-BCN
1h 25mdirect
£81Air Europa
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Thu, 4 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec
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08:40 - 22:35BCN-MAD
13h 55m1 stop
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07:55 - 09:20MAD-BCN
1h 25mdirect
£86Air Europa
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Mon, 1 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
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08:40 - 22:35BCN-MAD
13h 55m1 stop
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08:00 - 09:25MAD-BCN
1h 25mdirect
£88Air Europa
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Sat, 28 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
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13:30 - 14:55BCN-MAD
1h 25mdirect
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21:35 - 22:50MAD-BCN
1h 15mdirect
£104Iberia
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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 Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Madrid back to Barcelona, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, 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 £54 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £100 and £98 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 13 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

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.
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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.

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
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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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 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% 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
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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 £35 for a one-way ticket and £69 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, Delta, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, KLM, and American Airlines.

  • 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Barcelona and Madrid.

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

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

  • 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 £61 or less one-way and £800 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

Air Europa, Iberia

Air Europa, Iberia

Tuesday

Air Europa, Iberia

Air Europa, Iberia

Wednesday

Air Europa, Iberia

Air Europa, Iberia

Thursday

Air Europa, Iberia

Air Europa, Iberia

Friday

Air Europa, Iberia

Air Europa, Iberia

Saturday

Air Europa, Iberia

Air Europa, Iberia

Sunday

Air Europa, Iberia

Air Europa, Iberia

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Direct returns

Madrid Barajas to Barcelona-El Prat

Monday

Air Europa, Iberia

Air Europa, Iberia

Tuesday

Air Europa, Iberia

Air Europa, Iberia

Wednesday

Air Europa, Iberia

Air Europa, Iberia

Thursday

Air Europa, Iberia

Air Europa, Iberia

Friday

Air Europa, Iberia

Air Europa, Iberia

Saturday

Air Europa, Iberia

Air Europa, Iberia

Sunday

Air Europa, Iberia

Air Europa, Iberia

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Reviews of the top airline 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.
7.0
IberiaOverall score based on 3007 reviews
6.3Food
6.7Comfort
7.7Crew
7.1Boarding
6.6Entertainment
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Excellent. Thanks to United Star Alliance, since economy was overbooked, I’m grateful to have been upgraded to Business Class.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025ZRH - MAD
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Excellent. Thanks to United Star Alliance, since economy was overbooked, I’m grateful to have been upgraded to Business Class.

Good plane, excellent food, crew and entertainment. Seats in business could use an upgrade

Disaster. Downgraded. Zero apology. No effort or coordination between gate and crew. Awful seat blocked by door emergency slide box. Iberia is a mess. App never works. Avoid this airline.

We departed late but made up most of the time in flight. Our ticket was pure economy, so it wasn’t anything fancy; however, I heard that we arrived in Madrid at the exact same time that First Class passengers arrived! Overall, our experience was similar to what we had on other American Airlines transatlantic flights - good value at a reasonable price. We were even able to get our carry-on baggage onto the plane without needing to gate check it.

Flight was OK. Waiting for luggage in Madrid for 55 minutes, unacceptable

Transportation from gate to airplane was poor we stayed in hot bus for 20 minute no vantilation

The crew were friendly and helpful. Iberia lost our luggage on arrival, Friday and we didn't get it until Sunday at 10:00 p.m. local Malaga time. I also paid $382.80 for seat assignments but two out out of the four were not together. Iberia mentioned that it was because the plane was delayed in Madrid before our flight began in LAX. They should compensate us half of my payment.

We liked the flight but while we purchased an aisle seat, our seats had a different configuration on this flight. A fellow passenger suggested that the airplane had been changed. Too bad we were not informed and had no chance to modify our seat preferences. We were stuck in the window and middle seats with no chance to walk around and go to the bathroom without disturbing our sleeping fellow passenger.

Boarding an international flight via several sets of stairs and shuttle busses to the tarmac even when multiple jet-bridges were empty at Madrid airport (the hub for Iberia) was not pleasant. I was fine, but a lot of elderly folks and families with kids were struggling. A bad way to start a flight. Business class seats were nice, although not cleaned well from the prior flight.

The flight was great; I don't see any area of improvement.

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Transportation modeAverage priceAverage duration
Flights£1,0061h 25m
Trains£742h 45m