Cheapest airlines flights from Barcelona to Madrid

Fly from Barcelona to Madrid with 3 carriers, including Air Europa, IBERIA, and Vueling Airlines. IBERIA offers the cheapest flights from Barcelona to Madrid.

Non stop flights available! Find direct flights from Barcelona to Madrid for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from US$29 or round trip tickets from US$78.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Barcelona to Madrid Flight Information

The distance between Barcelona and Madrid is approximately 492.91 km. On average, a flight from Barcelona to Madrid takes around 3 hours 15 minutes. The most popular month to fly to Madrid is July. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$29
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$78
Cheapest monthAugust
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance492.91 km
Average flight time3 hours 15 minutes
Popular airlineAir Europa

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Barcelona to Madrid?

Best time for cheap flights from Barcelona to Madrid are between Jan 11 and Jan 18 with one way fares from US$28

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Barcelona to Madrid?

    At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Barcelona to Madrid with the following airlines, including: Air Europa IBERIA Vueling Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 15 minutes to fly from Barcelona to Madrid.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Barcelona to Madrid is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 165 flight per week flying from Barcelona to Madrid. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air Europa: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UX7706 (12:03) IBERIA: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- IB412 (14:13)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Barcelona to Madrid is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Barcelona to Madrid on November 19, 2025 with Vueling Airlines, with prices starting at US$30.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Madrid, with Barcelona Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport (BCN-MAD) is by far the most common option on this route: Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD).
  • The time difference between Madrid and Barcelona is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.