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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 5:55 and lands at 7:20
• Latest: departs at 22:05 and lands at 23:30.

The flight takes about 1h 25m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid.

A direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid takes 1h 25m, covering 778 km.

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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid range from 93 € to 148 €, with an average of 115 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 93 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the 115 € 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 94 € return via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU), compared with 115 € for direct.

Vueling is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air Europa has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid flights are:

• Vueling: 96% on time
• Air Europa: 95% on time
• Iberia: 90% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 25 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid flights, with 44% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 31%, Afternoon flights for 19%, and Night flights for 6%.

Air Europa is the only airline on the Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and Madrid is around 74 € return, with a flight time of about 1h 30m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around 56 €, with a trip time of about 3h 17m. The bus is similarly priced at around 49 € and takes about 8h. Compared to flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 29% lower. However, those options take about 4+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 40 €, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 2 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Centauro
• Alamo

Flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid usually depart from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) 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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

One-stop flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 74% of one-stop connections
• Ibiza (IBZ) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Bilbao (BIO) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 104 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 136 €, a difference of 31 €.

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

5 airlines operate flights between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• Air Europa
• Vueling
• Singapore Airlines
• Kuwait Airways

Flying via Ibiza (IBZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 51m, compared to 8h 09m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and 8h 57m via Bilbao (BIO).

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are IFEMA - Feria de Madrid, Plaza Mayor, and Madrid Metropolitan Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid flights:

• Iberia: 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
• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Vueling: 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.

There is a chapel that is located in Terminal 1 of Barcelona–El Prat Airport that hosts religious services during the weekends and is open daily from 6:00 am to 10:30 pm. There is also an interfaith prayer room that is located next door and primarily meant for private meditation and reflection.

Buena Pinta is on the third floor of Terminal 1 at Barcelona–El Prat Airport and serves traditional Spanish food, while Breadway is in Terminal 2 and offers a variety of sandwiches. For those who are short on time, head to the Burger King in Terminal 1 or the Exki in Terminal 2 to purchase some to-go items.

Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport is connected with Metro Line 8, which will take you directly to the Nuevos Ministerios station in the city’s downtown in only 12 to 15m. One-way tickets start at 1,50 € (approximately $1.70), with a pack of 10 tickets being sold for 12,20 € (approximately $14).

If you’re interested in stylish lodging, select a room at the 4-star Axor Barajas Hotel, which has a free shuttle to Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport and is only a 10m drive from the IFEMA Exhibition Center. The TRYP Madrid Alameda Aeropuerto Hotel is a modern choice that also has a shuttle service and is only a 7m drive from Capricho Park.