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Among airlines operating Madrid to Frankfurt am Main 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.

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

• Lufthansa
• Iberia
• Air Europa

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).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

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

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 102 € return via Lamezia Terme Intl (SUF), compared with 238 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 27 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• London Stansted (STN) – 62% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 5% of one-stop connections

London Stansted (STN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Madrid to Frankfurt am Main route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at 217 € return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at 271 €, a difference of 54 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 47 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Frankfurt am Main flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main are Frankfurt Central Station, Festhalle, and Congress Center Messe Frankfurt. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:55 and lands at 8:35
• Latest: departs at 19:50 and lands at 22:30.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 24% above the route average of 235 €. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 80 €, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

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: 92% on time
• Air Europa: 89% on time
• Lufthansa: 82% on time

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

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.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 51m, compared to 6h 54m via Alicante (ALC) and 7h 26m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

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

Return flights from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main range from 183 € to 297 €, with an average of 235 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 183 € counts as a good deal.