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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 23:35 and lands at 09:40
• Latest: departs at 23:35 and lands at 09:40.

The flight takes about 10h 05m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 10h 05m, covering 5,032 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 Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from £506 to £744, with an average of £602 over the past 12 months. Anything below £506 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the £602 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £484 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with £679 for direct.

Air Europa is the only airline operating Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 75% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

One-way fares from Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £387, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £22 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

Flights from Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 23m.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) – 17% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £535 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £652, a difference of £117.

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

Only Air Europa operates flights between Madrid and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 54m, compared to 15h 07m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 15h 27m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 1 hour ahead of Madrid (South Africa Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Sandton Convention Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• 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:

• Air Europa: 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.