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

• Earliest: departs at 09:45 and lands at 20:42
• Latest: departs at 11:10 and lands at 22:07.

The flight takes about 10h 57m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Guadalajara to Madrid.

A direct flight from Guadalajara to Madrid takes 10h 57m, covering 5,790 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 Guadalajara to Madrid range from £682 to £904, with an average of £777 over the past 12 months. Anything below £682 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 20% above the route average of £777. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £481 return via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared with £783 for direct.

Aeromexico is the only airline operating Guadalajara to Madrid flights. 92% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £67–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aeromexico and Air Europa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Guadalajara to Madrid flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Guadalajara to Madrid are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £627, which is 49% 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
• Alamo
• Centauro

Flights from Guadalajara to Madrid usually depart from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

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.

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 Guadalajara to Madrid route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 4 hours 2 minutes.

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 49% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Cancun (CUN) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) – 4% of one-stop connections

Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Guadalajara to Madrid route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £758 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £834, a difference of £76. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Aeromexico operates flights between Guadalajara and Madrid.

Flying via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 30m, compared to 15h 31m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 17h 22m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Madrid is 8 hours ahead of Guadalajara (Central European Time vs Central 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 IFEMA - Feria de Madrid. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Guadalajara to Madrid flights:

• Aeromexico: 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.

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

• Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• AeroMexico Connect: a cabin bag in Economy class class

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