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

• Earliest: departs at 08:35 and lands at 09:50
• Latest: departs at 21:50 and lands at 23:05.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Málaga to Madrid:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Málaga to Madrid takes 1h 15m, covering 268 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Málaga to Madrid range from £72 to £129, with an average of £96 over the past 12 months. Anything below £72 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 29% above the £96 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £96 return, compared with £491 via a stopover through Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

Iberia Express is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Iberia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Málaga to Madrid flights are:

• Iberia Express: 100% on time
• Iberia: 81% on time
• Air Europa: 78% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £14–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Europa and Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Málaga to Madrid flights, with 29% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 14%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Málaga and Madrid is around £57 return, with a flight time of about 1h 10m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around £22, with a trip time of about 3h 14m. The bus is similarly priced at around £38 and takes about 7h 15m. Compared to flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 47% lower. However, those options take about 4+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Málaga to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £28, which is 57% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Málaga to Madrid usually depart from Malaga (AGP) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 Málaga to Madrid route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 19m.

Most connecting flights from Málaga to Madrid pass through Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Málaga to Madrid. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £86 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £103, a difference of £17.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Málaga and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Europa
• Iberia

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Spain Building, Puerta del Sol, and Estado Santiago Bernabéu. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Málaga to Madrid flights:

• Air Europa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: 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
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Etihad Airways: 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.