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

• Earliest: departs at 6:35 am and lands at 7:55 am
• Latest: departs at 9:40 pm and lands at 11:00 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 20m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes 1h 20m, 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 Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport range from $104 to $163, with an average of $128 over the past 12 months. Anything below $104 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $128 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $86 round-trip via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared to $129 for nonstop.

Vueling 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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights are:

• Vueling: 87% on time
• Iberia: 86% on time
• Air Europa: 77% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, with 44% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 32%, evening flights for 18%, and night flights for 6%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Madrid and Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around $80 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 20m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around $71, with a trip time of about 3h 46m. The bus is similarly priced at around $56 and takes about 8h 05m. Compared with flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 20% lower. However, those options take about 4+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $45, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• NIZACARS
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Ok Mobility

Flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Morning 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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 42m.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport most commonly connect through:

• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Ibiza (IBZ) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $121 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $142, a difference of $21.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Madrid and Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• Air Europa
• Vueling
• Singapore Airlines

Flying via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 34m, compared with 6h 52m via Ibiza (IBZ) and 8h 20m via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI).

Some of the most popular sights in Barcelona-El Prat Airport are La Rambla, Sagrada Familia and Placa de Catalunya. These are among the most viewed places in Barcelona-El Prat Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport 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 checked bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport currently has five separate prayer rooms and chapels. There are three Catholic chapels located in Terminals 1, 2, and 4, as well as a separate mosque and oratory. Each of these rooms periodically holds public religious services, and you can use their religious texts for private prayer and meditation.

If you’re hungry before your flight, browse through the various dining options in Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport. Cafe Pans is a casual choice located in Terminals 2 and 4 that serves sandwiches, coffee, and pastries, while Gastro Hub has a large selection of drinks and appetizers. Mama Campo is a convenient to-go option that serves traditional Spanish takeaway foods as well as sandwiches.

The Barcelona Airport Hotel is a comfortable hotel that is less than a 10-minute drive from Barcelona–El Prat Airport and a 25-minute drive from the famous Montjuïc Castle. The Best Western Plus Hotel is a contemporary option that is only a 12-minute drive from the airport and an 18-minute drive from the Guell Park. The Alberg Centre Esplai is a modern hotel that is a 10-minute drive from the airport and a 5-minute walk from the Prat De Llobregat metro station.

There are 12 secure phone charging units spread throughout the different terminals of Barcelona–El Prat Airport. Each unit holds up to 6 lockboxes that can charge most standard devices, such as phones, MP3 players, portable chargers, and small tablets.