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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 and lands at 9:16
• Latest: departs at 21:15 and lands at 0:01.

The flight takes about 2h 46m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid takes 2h 46m, covering 2.305 km.

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 Frankfurt am Main to Madrid range from 206 € to 335 €, with an average of 259 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 206 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the 259 € route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 136 € return via London Stansted (STN), compared with 260 € for direct.

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

• Air Europa: 94% on time
• Iberia: 90% on time
• Lufthansa: 84% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 21 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Frankfurt am Main to Madrid flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 12%.

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 Frankfurt am Main to Madrid may depart from several airports in Frankfurt am Main area, including Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN). Flights usually arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Frankfurt am Main to Madrid route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 59m.

One-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• London Stansted (STN) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Madrid. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 242 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 281 €, a difference of 39 €.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Frankfurt am Main and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Lufthansa
• Iberia
• Air Europa

Flying via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 59m, compared to 5h 44m via Milan Linate (LIN) and 5h 59m via London Heathrow (LHR).

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

Among airlines operating Frankfurt am Main 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:

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