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$181 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Madrid

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Cheapest round-trip
$456
Overall average: $639
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 3/4Tue 3/17
ORD - MAD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$459
Typical prices: $504-$1,119
British Airways
Fri 11/28Fri 12/5
ORD - MAD • Non-stop
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Use Madrid's metro line for a quick city commute.
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Madrid (CHI-MAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Madrid that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Madrid

Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 17
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:10 pm - 2:05 pmORD-MAD
11h 55m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
9:10 pm - 4:00 pmMAD-ORD
24h 50m1 stop
$456TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 10
Delta Logo
4:26 pm - 3:20 pmORD-MAD
15h 54m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 5:46 pmMAD-ORD
14h 46m1 stop
$457Delta
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Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 18
British Airways Logo
5:10 pm - 4:55 pmORD-MAD
16h 45m1 stop
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12:50 pm - 7:45 pmMAD-ORD
12h 55m1 stop
$458British Airways
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Fri, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 5
British Airways Logo
4:45 pm - 7:55 amORD-MAD
8h 10mnonstop
British Airways Logo
11:35 am - 2:30 pmMAD-ORD
9h 55mnonstop
$459British Airways
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Wed, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 18
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:00 amORD-MAD
19h 00m2 stops
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1:35 pm - 3:28 pmMAD-ORD
32h 53m2 stops
$465United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 5
Iberia Logo
11:48 am - 8:50 amORD-MAD
14h 02m1 stop
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11:35 am - 2:30 pmMAD-ORD
9h 55mnonstop
$468Iberia
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Tue, Oct 28 - Sat, Jan 31
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5:45 pm - 7:55 amORD-MAD
8h 10mnonstop
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11:35 am - 2:30 pmMAD-ORD
9h 55mnonstop
$469Iberia
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Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 7:00 amORD-MAD
17h 45m1 stop
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5:55 am - 4:20 pmMAD-ORD
16h 25m1 stop
$472United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 20
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4:45 pm - 7:55 amORD-MAD
8h 10mnonstop
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11:35 am - 2:30 pmMAD-ORD
9h 55mnonstop
$474Finnair
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Tue, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 13
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4:45 pm - 7:55 amORD-MAD
8h 10mnonstop
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11:35 am - 2:30 pmMAD-ORD
9h 55mnonstop
$476Finnair
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Madrid flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Madrid to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Chicago to Madrid? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Madrid?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Madrid departing in March.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Madrid flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Madrid costs $473 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Madrid (MAD). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Madrid?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Madrid clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Chicago to Madrid, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Madrid back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Madrid?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Madrid is February, where tickets cost $524 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $988 and $935 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Madrid?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $628, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Madrid?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Madrid, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Madrid

 
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Iberia

Iberia's Business Class offers all-aisle access and private suites on A350-900s for restful long-haul travel.


Iberia's Premium Economy features 37” seat pitch and dedicated menu, ideal for long-haul comfort.

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Finnair

Finnair's A350 offers lower cabin altitude and higher humidity, enhancing passenger comfort on long flights.


Finnair's Economy Comfort provides extra legroom for a small fee, enhancing long-haul travel experience.

Read more about Finnairby Gabriel Leigh
American Airlines

American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing long-haul comfort.


American Airlines' Flagship Lounges offer premium services like upgraded seating and meals for qualifying passengers.

Airports
ORD

For a quick commute to downtown Chicago from ORD, take the CTA Blue Line train, which runs 24 hours and avoids traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
MAD

To reach Madrid city center from MAD, use the metro line for a fast, clean, and frequent journey, taking around 30-40 minutes.

Read more about MADby Ramsey Qubein
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 AI-powered savings tips

KAYAK's tips to save more on a Chicago to Madrid flight

When planning a flight from Chicago to Madrid, there are several strategies to consider for saving money. Generally, the cheapest day to fly is Wednesday, and the cheapest month is February.

Booking Advance: Book your flight at least 162 days in advance for the best prices.

Cheapest Airline: Consider flying with TAP AIR PORTUGAL, as it is generally the cheapest airline for this route.

Route Selection: The cheapest route is typically from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Madrid Barajas.

Layovers: Flights with one stop are generally cheaper than direct flights.

Layovers: Consider flights with one stop, as they are usually cheaper than direct flights.

This feature is powered by ChatGPT: an OpenAI-developed artificial intelligence model trained with KAYAK proprietary data and third-party data not verified by KAYAK. 

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$181
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Madrid

When to book flights from Chicago to Madrid

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Madrid based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Madrid

  • Which airport is best to depart from: O’Hare (ORD) or Midway (MDW)?

    They are both nice facilities, modern and convenient, but O’Hare has many more flights on offer than Midway. Midway is a hub for Southwest Airlines, operating over their whole territory from here. So the airline you fly on may be the deciding factor; if Southwest, you probably will use Midway. Most other airlines, O’Hare.

  • How can I spend a couple of hours at O’Hare Airport (ORD)?

    Arriving early for your flight out of O’Hare? Do a little bending and stretching in terminal 3’s yoga room. Another idea is to grab a day pass at the Hilton Athletic Club in terminal 2. You could do something a little more intense, workout-wise, then hit the sauna afterward.

  • What kid-friendly things are there to do at O’Hare Airport (ORD)?

    Look for one of the largest dinosaur skeletons in the world, a 72-foot-long four-story Brachiosaurus in terminal 1. In terminal 2 there is a restored World War II Wildcat fighter plane that kids love to check out. It was Lt Commander Edward H. “Butch” O’Hare’s plane, the pilot for which the airport was named.

  • How should I travel from Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) to the city center of Madrid?

    Locals love Madrid’s Metro (subway) system, and for good reason. It runs on time, it’s easy to navigate, and costs about €6-7 ($7-8.00) one-way. If you are on a budget, the bus is just €2.5 ($3.00). The bus isn’t the quickest or most direct, but it is serviceable. A taxi is easy and direct, with varying fares.

  • Is there a hotel in Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD)?

    Need to freshen up after your flight, or have some quiet time to yourself before venturing into Madrid? Rent an Air Room right inside Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD). They offer food, comfortable beds, showers, TV and Wi-Fi. Air Rooms can be rented for blocks of time up to 24 hours.

  • Is navigating Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) easy?

    There are clearly marked directions for important things like customs and baggage claim, making it generally easy to get around this facility. Mobility assistance is available, be sure to let your airline know. Baggage claim can take some time at Barajas Airport, pack a little extra patience in your carry-on just in case.

  • Can I fly directly from Chicago to Madrid?

    Yes, if you are looking for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Madrid, you will have several options. Finnair, American Airlines, and Iberia all offer direct service from Chicago to Madrid. All of these airlines serving direct flights typically depart from ORD. Unfortunately, there are no direct flights to Madrid from MDW at this time.

  • What other cities does Madrid-Barajas Airport in Madrid serve?

    Aside from Madrid, MAD can serve as the perfect entry point to central Spain. Nearby destinations include the cities of Getafe and Toledo, while you can also catch train connections to the coast to cities like Valencia and Barcelona.

  • Can I exchange my US dollars for euros once I land at Madrid-Barajas Airport?

    Yes, if you are in need of currency exchange once you land in Madrid, you will find Global Exchange offices in several locations in Terminals 1, 3, 4, and 4 Satellite. Most of these currency exchange offices operate until midnight.

  • Can I reach the city center of Madrid by rideshare after I land?

    Yes, rideshare apps such as Uber and Bolt are available to use to get you from the airport to your final destination in the city. Pickup areas are subject to change, however, so always check your pickup location in the app before going to meet your ride.

  • If I’m not flying directly from Chicago to Madrid, what are some possible layover locations?

    Your layovers will depend on which airline you choose to fly with from Chicago to Madrid. If you choose to fly with Lufthansa, your layover will likely be in Frankfurt (FRA), while American Airlines passengers will typically have a layover in New York City (JFK). United Airlines also stops at FRA while British Airways has a stop in London (LHR).

  • What documents will I need in order to fly from Chicago to Madrid?

    US citizens will need to bring a valid passport on their flight from Chicago to Madrid. There is no need for a visa as long as you don’t plan to stay for more than 90 days. You may be asked to show your return ticket at customs before being granted entry into Spain.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Madrid?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Madrid was $181 for a one-way ticket and $456 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Madrid?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Madrid?

    Chicago has 2 major airports: Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl. Madrid Barajas is the only airport in Madrid. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Madrid?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Madrid flight route: American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, Iberia, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Madrid?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Madrid flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Madrid?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Madrid, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Madrid?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Madrid on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Madrid, Finnair or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Madrid are Finnair and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $680 and an overall rating of 7.6, Finnair is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $600 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Madrid?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Madrid.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Madrid?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Madrid?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Madrid with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Madrid?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Madrid from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Madrid

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $478 or less one-way and $581 or less round-trip.
  • Of the two major airports, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) has fewer flights. While both are international airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) sees the majority of international air traffic.
  • Taxis are around $20-$25 to either airport from downtown. If you’re trying to save money, Uber rates in Chicago are among the lowest in the US.
  • If you need to keep in touch with the office while traveling, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) offers unlimited free Wi-Fi throughout the terminals. Get checked in early and get some work done before takeoff.
  • Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) is locally known simply as “Barajas”. This facility is the hub for Iberia Airlines, and is also the busiest and biggest airport in Spain.
  • If you will need some down time upon landing in Madrid, rent an Air Room. You can take a hot shower, get some rest and a bite to eat before heading out to explore.
  • Reconnect with colleagues back at the office with free, unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the Madrid-Barajas facility so you can log in right when you land.
  • Those traveling from Chicago to Madrid with children will be happy to know that Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) offers both private baby care rooms as well as kids’ play areas. The play areas are for kids up to 6 years old and are located in Terminal 2 on the first floor of boarding area D and in Terminal 4 on the first floor of the boarding area.
  • Travelers with reduced mobility going from Chicago to Madrid should be aware that MAD offers services specifically for PRMs (Persons with Reduced Mobility). There are PRM meeting points located throughout the terminals where you can get assistance once you land, or you can request the services in advance by contacting your airline.
  • If you have an early morning flight out of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD), you should know that the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel is located walking distance from the terminals so you can skip the stressful morning commute. If your early flight is departing from Chicago’s Midway Airport (MDW), there are no hotels directly on site but you will find several in the area that offer free shuttles to the airport.

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Direct departures

Chicago to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Iberia

Iberia

Tuesday

Iberia

Iberia

Wednesday

Iberia

Iberia

Thursday

Iberia

Iberia

Friday

Iberia

Iberia

Saturday

Iberia

Iberia

Sunday

Iberia

Iberia

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Direct returns

Madrid Barajas to Chicago

Monday

Iberia

Iberia

Tuesday

Iberia

Iberia

Wednesday

Iberia

Iberia

Thursday

Iberia

Iberia

Friday

Iberia

Iberia

Saturday

Iberia

Iberia

Sunday

Iberia

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Madrid

 
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FinnairOverall score based on 1332 reviews
6.9Entertainment
6.7Food
7.6Boarding
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
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Great. It was awesome to have boarding from the front and back of the plane as it made the process go very quickly

10.0 ExcellentSarah, Aug 2025CPH - HEL
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Great. It was awesome to have boarding from the front and back of the plane as it made the process go very quickly

It was okay. The airplane was a little smaller than a flight from Thailand to Helsinki.

Wish that everyone would board the back of the plane first. Also let kids on first. The gate wasn’t open at arrival and we waited 45 minutes to takeoff. They made up for time in the air.

This was an absolutely exceptional flight. The flight attendants were extremely attentive and very friendly. They seemed to go out of their way to make us comfortable and to make sure that we had everything we needed., We were in business and were very happy with the size and the details for our pods. We would definitely recommend Finnair and will definitely be flying with them again.

We had an excellent trip with Finnair. This was our first time and we’re very pleased. The only issue was with the boarding - it was a little bit confusing and needs a little bit of streamlining.

Crew very lovely. Arrived an hour late due to bad weather. We were given new tickets to an other flight but it could have been organised better, so we did not have to run through the whole airport to.

Flight delayed over an hour. They said they would hold our connection but then did not.

Major problems checking in at Alaska counter. They could not find our booking code because it came from Finnair.

Do not use KAYAK or Finair for future travel. Unless you purchase the tickets directly from the airline, you were going to have a difficult time checking in. Kayak canceled my flights twice and ended up causing great difficulty in me getting back from Europe because they double sold my tickets between American Airlines and Finair. The event caused significant delays and led to me having to rebook my flights.

The staff were all particularly great. The plane was clean and fresh. The bassinet worked great. It was all very nice.

in chicago, you have to go out to drop off your luggage for a connecting flight and come back into a security check. which was horrible with a government shut down. some airports you down off luggage and go to your gate. things were not cleanly marked.

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

My wife and I love to travel, so we fly a lot. We've already logged 381,075 miles and with practically every major airline. But this flight was very disappointing. It started off well, with no delays and a new plane. But when lunchtime approached, all that good impression was ruined. Instead of white tablecloths, we were offered small, dark placemats, which, as it turned out, were perfectly adequate for the food. All the food offered—and my wife and I only took fish, and the meat—was not just bad, it was downright disgusting and not heated enough. The same applies to the appetizers. This was the first time in many years of traveling that we've been offered such disgusting food.

Lost luggage stuck no clothes and no word after 2 days leaving on cruise no stuff or clothes

Boarding: Boarding was a bit of a mess. Our tickets indicated "BC" for Business Class, but we and many others were confused as that was not indicated anywhere in the airport, so we didn't know when we're supposed to board. The airplane: The airplane was nice. However, we sat near the back of the business class cabin and the flight attendants and passengers from other cabins would constantly move the curtain (which was very loud), preventing me from fallling asleep on my 8 hour flight. The flight crew: Amazing, generally. However, they nearly forgot to serve breakfast to me. The flight food: I was able to select my meal for dinner, which was really good. Breakfast was a bit of a mess, however. The crew forgot to serve me breakfast until the last minute. Very little was available by the time they remembered. The entertainment: Paltry, underwhelming, and dated. Not one new movie was available. Bottom line: For the money, you might want to consider other options for your international business class flights.

We arrived 4 hours early and still almost missed the flight because they weren’t able to access one of the boarding tickets. They then sent hour bags late and we were all of our without clothing and eventually had to take an expensive cab back and forth to the airport as they wouldn’t deliver the bag which arrived late at night that day and we would have to wait until noon the began day (messing up a second day of plans). Also, all the food has dairy or pork. No vegan or even vegetarian option in the flight—even for purchase.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

The person at the checkin was very helpful. We couldn’t check in through the keyosk, but the agent was very helpful.

Everything went as expected. Luggage arrived at my same destination and nothing disturbed my vacation.

Check in was excellent thanks to the team at the check in counter. I was disappointed to see that one has to pay for coffee on the flight. This is the first time I have seen that after 60 years of flying.

Our steward Margarida who served us from Lisbon to Boston was absolutely fantastic! She deserves a raise. Conscientious and thorough as well as showing appropriate attention for every need.

An old airplane with very uncomfortable seats in the Comfort “class! Small, narrow, and hard seat. Entertainment options are inferior, old movies. Boarding started at the back of the airplane, as we entered the aircraft last instead of after business class, risking the possibility that the comfort section would not have room for carry-on in the overhead bin. The food was ok. White wine was terrible. Overall, the flight felt worse than cheap airliners, and the price was as high as premium carriers.

I will avoid TAP if I can, the ground experience was very poor with bad behaviour from the ground crew and it was only a bit better on the aircraft.

I had a business class ticket from EWR to Madrid with a layover at LIS for 11 hours. It was obvious that I needed to pick up my luggage in Lisbon for 11 hours and check it in again when boarding the second flight to Madrid. Before buying the ticket, I called TAP customer service. Customer service assured me that I could get my luggage in Lisbon. When I arrived at Newark airport, I immediately asked to check my luggage to Lisbon. However, the TAP employee refused me, saying that I should resolve this issue upon arrival in Lisbon. She checked my luggage to Madrid. I asked the TAP employee at the gate to help me when boarding the plane, I asked the flight attendants manager on board the plane to help me. All the employees refused to help me and said that I should resolve this issue in Lisbon. It took me 4 hours to resolve this issue in Lisbon. I arrived at 11am and they didn't give me my luggage until 3pm. As a result, I was so tired after a sleepless night on the plane and 4 hours on my feet at the airport and all my plans were ruined that I couldn't fly to Madrid. It was a terrible experiance,

The seats were not designed to comfortably see people in coach for more than 10 minutes

A good, comfortable flight with friendly crew and good entertainment options.

We flew TAP last October from Newark to Lisbon. The meal was bad. This flight had good food. Also, this flight was delayed. There were TAP employees waiting at Lisbon to make sure we made our connecting flight. I find the TAP website and app frustrating, but the service once we reached the airport was very good

Excellent. Thanks to United Star Alliance, since economy was overbooked, I’m grateful to have been upgraded to Business Class.

Good plane, excellent food, crew and entertainment. Seats in business could use an upgrade

Disaster. Downgraded. Zero apology. No effort or coordination between gate and crew. Awful seat blocked by door emergency slide box. Iberia is a mess. App never works. Avoid this airline.

We departed late but made up most of the time in flight. Our ticket was pure economy, so it wasn’t anything fancy; however, I heard that we arrived in Madrid at the exact same time that First Class passengers arrived! Overall, our experience was similar to what we had on other American Airlines transatlantic flights - good value at a reasonable price. We were even able to get our carry-on baggage onto the plane without needing to gate check it.

Flight was OK. Waiting for luggage in Madrid for 55 minutes, unacceptable

Transportation from gate to airplane was poor we stayed in hot bus for 20 minute no vantilation

The crew were friendly and helpful. Iberia lost our luggage on arrival, Friday and we didn't get it until Sunday at 10:00 p.m. local Malaga time. I also paid $382.80 for seat assignments but two out out of the four were not together. Iberia mentioned that it was because the plane was delayed in Madrid before our flight began in LAX. They should compensate us half of my payment.

We liked the flight but while we purchased an aisle seat, our seats had a different configuration on this flight. A fellow passenger suggested that the airplane had been changed. Too bad we were not informed and had no chance to modify our seat preferences. We were stuck in the window and middle seats with no chance to walk around and go to the bathroom without disturbing our sleeping fellow passenger.

Boarding an international flight via several sets of stairs and shuttle busses to the tarmac even when multiple jet-bridges were empty at Madrid airport (the hub for Iberia) was not pleasant. I was fine, but a lot of elderly folks and families with kids were struggling. A bad way to start a flight. Business class seats were nice, although not cleaned well from the prior flight.

The flight was great; I don't see any area of improvement.

No WiFi in either flight. No leg room, the seat in front of me left dents on my knees and the tray was so low my knees propped it up if I tried to use it.

It was a good experience, especially travelling with a baby and their accessories

Three major things that led to my low rating, 1. Internet wasn't available for the whole time, and 2. TV became available way into flight, after numerous system reboots, and 3. Food is not good at all.

Boarding was efficient and quick, crew was very attentive, seats were comfortable.

Had a nice little suite although I couldn’t close the door (but I didn’t ask anyone to help). 5K is a nice seat and very private (you look in on first class). Enjoyable flight and nice crew.

The plane was known to be late in advance of takeoff. My guess is that it was known to be late at 11am or 5 hours before scheduled takeoff time. We were late to leave and with a wheelchair and the a cart, we only made it to gate. We raced! Inside plane, all was great

Was delayed on first leg and missed connection. They would not let me board although I arrived at the gate 5 min before take off. I was delayed 24hrs

We were never able to take this flight because our first flight from Austin to Dallas was cancelled.

More Indian vegetarian food options would have been better Availability of seat selection free of charge 72 hours before departure would be great

As I said Al & AJ were absolutely the best and wow they should be recognized for their amazing service!

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