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Cheapest return fare
£61
Typical prices: £88-£125
Iberia
Sun 9/8Sun 30/8
MAD - BCN • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£40
Typical prices: £57-£106
Air Europa
Mon 20/7
MAD - BCN • Direct
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Vueling Fly Grande adds priority boarding and unlimited changes on this short hop.
Air Europa Economy Flex allows penalty-free changes; Iberia offers Wi-Fi.
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Cheap Flights from Madrid to Barcelona (MAD-BCN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Madrid to Barcelona 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 Madrid to Barcelona

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Iberia Logo
19:25 - 20:40
MAD
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BCN
1h 15mdirect
Iberia Logo
21:30 - 22:55
BCN
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MAD
1h 25mdirect
£61Iberia
Sun, 30 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Iberia Logo
08:25 - 09:45
MAD
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BCN
1h 20mdirect
Iberia Logo
21:30 - 22:55
BCN
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MAD
1h 25mdirect
£66Iberia
Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:45 - 07:55
MAD
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BCN
10h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:30 - 22:55
BCN
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MAD
1h 25mdirect
£73Multiple Airlines
Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:45 - 07:55
MAD
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BCN
10h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:30 - 22:55
BCN
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MAD
1h 25mdirect
£76Multiple Airlines
Fri, 25 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 - 16:25
MAD
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BCN
4h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:55 - 19:00
BCN
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MAD
4h 05m
1 stop
£81Multiple Airlines
Wed, 15 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul
Air Europa Logo
07:30 - 08:55
MAD
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BCN
1h 25mdirect
Air Europa Logo
11:50 - 13:20
BCN
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MAD
1h 30mdirect
£83Air Europa
Mon, 27 Jul - Mon, 3 Aug
Iberia Logo
14:55 - 16:15
MAD
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BCN
1h 20mdirect
Iberia Logo
08:50 - 10:15
BCN
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MAD
1h 25mdirect
£85Iberia
Sun, 8 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:10 - 11:00
MAD
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BCN
3h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:55 - 19:00
BCN
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MAD
4h 05m
1 stop
£86Multiple Airlines
Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:25 - 00:50
MAD
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BCN
7h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:05 - 01:50
BCN
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MAD
4h 45m
1 stop
£88Multiple Airlines
Tue, 14 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul
Air Europa Logo
15:10 - 16:35
MAD
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BCN
1h 25mdirect
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11:50 - 13:20
BCN
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MAD
1h 30mdirect
£88Air Europa
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Madrid to Barcelona flights

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

How much is a return flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport departing in August.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 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 Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, where tickets cost £79 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £132 and £125 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 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 Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Madrid to Barcelona

 
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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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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Madrid to Barcelona

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£40
Best time to beat the crowds (27% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Madrid to Barcelona

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Madrid to Barcelona based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Madrid to Barcelona flights

  • Does Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport have any prayer rooms?

    Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport currently has five separate prayer rooms and chapels. There are three Catholic chapels located in Terminals 1, 2, and 4, as well as a separate mosque and oratory. Each of these rooms periodically holds public religious services, and you can use their religious texts for private prayer and meditation.

  • What dining options are there at Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport?

    If you’re hungry before your flight, browse through the various dining options in Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport. Cafe Pans is a casual choice located in Terminals 2 and 4 that serves sandwiches, coffee, and pastries, while Gastro Hub has a large selection of drinks and appetizers. Mama Campo is a convenient to-go option that serves traditional Spanish takeaway foods as well as sandwiches.

  • What are some good hotels near Barcelona–El Prat Airport?

    The Barcelona Airport Hotel is a comfortable hotel that is less than a 10-minute drive from Barcelona–El Prat Airport and a 25-minute drive from the famous Montjuïc Castle. The Best Western Plus Hotel is a contemporary option that is only a 12-minute drive from the airport and an 18-minute drive from the Guell Park. The Alberg Centre Esplai is a modern hotel that is a 10-minute drive from the airport and a 5-minute walk from the Prat De Llobregat metro station.

  • Where can I charge my phone at Barcelona–El Prat Airport?

    There are 12 secure phone charging units spread throughout the different terminals of Barcelona–El Prat Airport. Each unit holds up to 6 lockboxes that can charge most standard devices, such as phones, MP3 players, portable chargers, and small tablets.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport was £40 for a one-way ticket and £61 for a return.

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

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

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Madrid to Barcelona flight route: Iberia, LATAM Airlines, Qatar Airways, Vueling, British Airways, and Finnair.

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

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Madrid to Barcelona flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Madrid to Barcelona?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Madrid to Barcelona are Iberia and Air Europa. With an average price for the route of £163 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 £109 and an overall rating of 7.0.

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

    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 Madrid to Barcelona.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Barcelona from Madrid 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 Madrid to Barcelona?

    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 Barcelona with an airline and back to Madrid with another airline.

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

    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 Barcelona from Madrid 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 Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Barcelona to Madrid? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £73 or less one-way and £153 or less round-trip.
  • Because of the short distance between the two locations, it is easy to find direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona. Vueling and easyJet are popular amongst those traveling on a budget, while Air Europa and Iberia are known for having many flight options and good customer service.
  • For those that are traveling for work-related reasons, make sure to stop by the business center in Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport before your flight from Madrid to Barcelona takes off. The center is located in Terminal 4 and contains fax and copying services, outlets, and access to high-speed WiFi.
  • If you are traveling with your family, don’t forget to take advantage of all the kid-friendly amenities that can be found at Barcelona–El Prat Airport. In addition to three play areas located in Terminals 1 and 2, it is also possible to rent luggage trolleys that have built-in seats for children.
  • To store some of your luggage or personal items, head over to the Left Luggage Desk in the Arrivals terminal of Barcelona–El Prat Airport. Prices are available per hour and day, and some discounts are available for long-term storage.
  • Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport has many shopping options, so make sure to browse through them if you are interested in purchasing any souvenirs or gifts. There are several duty-free stores in each terminal offering items such as liquor, food products, cosmetics, and clothing.

Prefer to fly direct from Madrid to Barcelona?

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

Direct departures

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,Tunisair

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Saturday

Air Europa,Iberia

Air Europa,Iberia

Sunday

Air Europa,Iberia

Air Europa,Iberia

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Direct returns

Barcelona-El Prat to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Air Europa,Iberia

Air Europa,Iberia

Tuesday

Air Europa,Iberia,Kuwait Airways

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Europa,Iberia,Kuwait Airways

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Thursday

Air Europa,Iberia,Kuwait Airways

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

Friday

Air Europa,Iberia

Air Europa,Iberia

Saturday

Air Europa,Iberia

Air Europa,Iberia

Sunday

Air Europa,Iberia,Kuwait Airways

Air Europa,Iberia, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Madrid to Barcelona

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Madrid to Barcelona. 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.
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7.0
Air EuropaOverall score based on 623 reviews
6.9Comfort
6.3Food
6.5Entertainment
7.5Crew
7.1Boarding
Airline reviews

There are often trade-offs involved with flying cheaper airlines. With Air Europa, their crowd control is terrible--the line at check-in in Madrid was absolutely hideous 3 hours before departure. These 787 "Dreamliners" are cheaply-made and uncomfortable. And disembarking at JFK was horrid...it was 11 p.m., yet we were force to deal with those off-site shuttle buses, presumably because Air Europa doesn't want to pay what it costs for an actual gate. But as usual, the worst aspect of Air Europa flights are tones fellow passengers: unruly and oblivious to such concepts as personal space. The crew was, on the other hand, lovely.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jun 2026
MAD - JFK
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There are often trade-offs involved with flying cheaper airlines. With Air Europa, their crowd control is terrible--the line at check-in in Madrid was absolutely hideous 3 hours before departure. These 787 "Dreamliners" are cheaply-made and uncomfortable. And disembarking at JFK was horrid...it was 11 p.m., yet we were force to deal with those off-site shuttle buses, presumably because Air Europa doesn't want to pay what it costs for an actual gate. But as usual, the worst aspect of Air Europa flights are tones fellow passengers: unruly and oblivious to such concepts as personal space. The crew was, on the other hand, lovely.

The flight was long but everything went well. Crew was helpful and very attentive. Food was good and the entertainment options were many.

My long-haul flight experience with this airline was not very pleasant. Earphones were paid, and no eye mask or other amenities were provided. The meals were served in cardboard boxes with plastic cutlery. The restroom was unclean and ran out of toilet paper. However, the boarding process was smooth and well organized.

We experienced a delay of almost two hours before takeoff. For a flight of more than 10 hours, sitting on the runway for two hours is quite exhausting. The airline did nothing to attend to the passengers during that time. We were not given any courtesy drinks or snacks—only the bare minimum during the flight. The crew seemed very apologetic, but apparently they have restrictions imposed by the airline, because despite their friendliness, they provided strictly what was necessary and, of course, everything else was for sale. However, after a two-hour delay, one would expect at least complimentary beverages. In addition to this, the space between the rows of seats is inhumanely narrow. Air Europa should review this for such long flights and be a bit more considerate and humane with its customers.

No WiFi on the plane. Crew was insensitive to my medical supplies and medicine in my carry on. If the crew was monitoring passengers putting 2 bags in overhead bins there would be room. We sat for 2 hours extra. Iberojet is horrible never again.

There was no water in one of the sinks in the executive area, which is unacceptable as we could not wash our hands after using the restroom

Like I said the experience was mediocre. Nothing special about this airline.

This flight was delayed by more than an hour. The seats are uncomfortable ans do not recline properly. I prepurchased a wifi pass, but wifi was not working on this flight at all. The food was bland.

Food situation was bad. Also movie choices when compared to other airlines was terrible. Seats very narrow. My tv didn’t work.

Great staff, just very far from the main terminal, had to run to connect my flight. I had 90 minutes to spare. But my flight from Chicago was delayed also.

The flight was operated by level, who had a sister’s check in procedure (2 hours) due to understaffing and a computer malfunction. While 3 agents stood at the business check in, with a total of maybe one actual customer there at a time, a huge line formed at economy check in with only 1 agent staffing the check in. Then, my luggage was lost - a guitar case with contents inside valued at 3,000 USD. The computer system of LEVEL could not locate my bag and had no record of it, and IBERIA (with whom I purchased my ticket and the checked bag) refused to help. It was a disastrous experience and I will never book Iberia again

The flight was canceled on a Thursday last minute. I lost thousands of dollars in hotels and car rental

Excellent lie flat seat for premium economy! Great staff. Bad food . Not so great entertainment. My bag didn’t make it either.

It wasn’t great because the third-party from Kayak there was just no information about how to check in with Vueling. And the purchase of the ticket from under pricer just made everything really difficult. I’m unlikely to use Kayak again for these reasons.

It was budget airline Veuling, even though we booked Iberia.

Suddenly, I don't find my flight back on the app Help Ticket 0757345716866 Hoeflich Flight back Sunday ib5333 Ib2629 Ib4268

This is where i leave an airline review. Test test test!

They cancelled the flight)(they said bad weather but many other flights took off) and made us wait 5 hours in line to figure out what to do. We ended up making a new flight the next day on another airlines...I hope they honor giving us our money back

Non-responsive after a flight cancellation, basically the airline kicked us out of the airport to wait in an endless line to speak to a single representative. I found another flight luckily not with Iberia. Many were not so fortunate. I’m still waiting for a reply to my flight cancellation/compensation query 5 days later. A trans- Atlantic crossing was hot and cramped. Food was great staff were nice but never again.

The flight was fine the service was good. The plane could be cleaner

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