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

• 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.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 2h 40m, covering 2.286 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 Airport range from 197 € to 314 €, with an average of 251 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 197 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the 251 € 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 230 € return via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared with 252 € 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 Madrid to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights are:

• Air Europa: 90% on time
• Iberia: 88% on time
• Lufthansa: 82% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 86% 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.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 82 €, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 9 € for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main Airport usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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 Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 41m.

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

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 234 € return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at 291 €, a difference of 58 €.

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 Airport. 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 6h 37m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 8h 29m via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI).

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

Among airlines operating Madrid to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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.