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

• Earliest: departs at 6:40 am and lands at 8:06 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 10:56 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 26m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid takes 1h 26m, covering 300 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid range from $101 to $160, with an average of $126 over the past 12 months. Anything below $101 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $126 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $106 round-trip via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU), compared to $127 for nonstop.

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

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$100 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% of flights 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 $77 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 25m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around $66, with a trip time of about 3h 17m. The bus is similarly priced at around $56 and takes about 8h. Compared with flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 21% 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 $44, 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
• Alamo
• Centauro

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 3 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) - 89% of one-stop connections
• Ibiza (IBZ) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Bilbao (BIO) - 1% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Madrid. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $116 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $157, a difference of $41.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 nonstop 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 at 7h 16m, compared with 7h 22m via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) and 8h 09m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and Estado Santiago Bernabéu. 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

Bag 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.