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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 am and lands at 8:35 am
• Latest: departs at 7:50 pm and lands at 10:30 pm.

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 nonstop flight from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 2h 40m, covering 882 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main Airport range from $221 to $352, with an average of $281 over the past 12 months. Anything below $221 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $281 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $258 round-trip via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared to $282 for nonstop.

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

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $31–$100 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% of flights 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 $94, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 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 3 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 $262 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $327, a difference of $65.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 nonstop 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 at 4h 51m, compared with 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 Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt 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

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

Regardless of your travel class, you can access multiple lounges at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) before your flight to Frankfurt am Main. They include Sala VIP Puerta Del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Sala Puerta de Alcala, Neptuno Lounge, and Sala VIP Cibeles. These lounges feature showers, flight information monitors, air-conditioned spaces, comfortable seating, free internet, and dining options.

Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt can also land at Frankfurt–Hahn Airport (HHN). The airport serves most low-cost carriers and has limited flight options. Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) remains the best arrival airport in Frankfurt, with more flight options and amenities. All direct flights from Madrid land at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA).

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is served by S-Bahn (public transport) trains, which depart from Regionalbahnhof in Terminal 1 to the city center. Take the S8 or S9 trains to Frankfurt Hauptwache station or Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof. The journey time is around 11 minutes. Deutsche Bahn trains also offer connections to the city center in 11 minutes. Other options include taxis, public buses, and car rentals.

Iberia, Vueling, and Air Europa have the best carry-on weight allowance for direct flights from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main. You can bring carry-on luggage with a combined weight of up to 22 lb in Economy Class cabins. The size requirements differ from one airline to another. Consider upgrading your ticket for more carry-on weight allowance.