Find Cheap Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 and lands at 8:45
• Latest: departs at 19:50 and lands at 22:30.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main takes 2h 40m, 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 Madrid to Frankfurt am Main range from 194 € to 314 €, with an average of 249 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 194 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the 249 € 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 106 € return via Lamezia Terme Intl (SUF), compared with 252 € for direct.

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

• Iberia: 91% on time
• Air Europa: 90% on time
• Lufthansa: 82% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 28 €–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 Madrid to Frankfurt am Main flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Since Frankfurt am Main is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) – daily rates from around 9 €:

• Wheego
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz

Near Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) – daily rates from around 16 €:

• Flex To Go
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Alamo
• Europcar
• keddy by Europcar

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

Night 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 Madrid to Frankfurt am Main route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 47m.

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

• London Stansted (STN) – 65% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Alicante (ALC) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 232 € return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at 288 €, a difference of 55 €.

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

• Lufthansa
• Iberia
• Air Europa

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 51m, compared to 5h 54m via Alicante (ALC) and 6h 37m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main are Festhalle, Jahrhunderthalle, and Konstablerwache. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Frankfurt am Main flights:

• Lufthansa: offers free seat selection
• 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.