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

• Earliest: departs at 11:30 and lands at 21:52
• Latest: departs at 19:20 and lands at 05:42.

The flight takes about 10h 22m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Quito to Madrid takes 10h 22m, covering 5,425 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 Quito to Madrid range from £716 to £1,043, with an average of £878 over the past 12 months. Anything below £716 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 14% above the route average of £878. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £660 return via Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE), compared with £864 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £46–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and LATAM Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £673 to £2,396. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Quito to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £521, which is 9% below 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 Quito to Madrid usually depart from Quito Mariscal Sucr (UIO) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Night 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 Quito to Madrid route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 5 minutes.

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

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 89% of one-stop connections
• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 1% of one-stop connections

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) 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 Quito to Madrid route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £828 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £911, a difference of £83. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Iberia
• Air Europa

Flying via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 48m, compared to 14h 24m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) and 14h 58m via Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE).

Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Quito (Central European Time vs Ecuador 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 Quito to Madrid flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• LATAM Airlines: 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:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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