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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Paris:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:06 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 11:51 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 06m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to Paris:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Paris takes 2h 06m, covering 647 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 Paris range from $130 to $236, with an average of $171 over the past 12 months. Anything below $130 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the $171 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 $123 round-trip via Manchester (MAN), compared to $171 for nonstop.

Iberia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air France has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Madrid to Paris flights are:

• Iberia: 89% on time
• Air France: 84% on time
• Ryanair: 83% 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 $13–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Paris flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 35%, evening flights for 21%, and night flights for 4%.

Iberia is the only airline on the Madrid to Paris route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Madrid and Paris is around $118 round-trip, with a flight time of about 2h 10m. Recent bus fares are around $70, with a trip time of about 15h 30m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 41% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 13+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Madrid to Paris are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $73, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Since Paris is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) — daily rates from around $16:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Alamo
• keddy by Europcar
• Goldcar Rental SP

Near Paris Orly Airport (ORY) — daily rates from around $14:

• Europcar
• Alamo
• Budget
• keddy by Europcar
• Goldcar Rental SP

Near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) — daily rates from around $23:

• Europcar
• Goldcar Rental SP
• keddy by Europcar
• Free2Move
• Sixt

Flights from Madrid to Paris usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and may arrive at several airports in Paris area, including Paris Beauvais-Tille (BVA), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Le Bourget (LBG) and Paris Orly (ORY).

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 Paris route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 36m.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Paris most commonly connect through:

• Ibiza (IBZ) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Sevilla (SVQ) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Madrid to Paris. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $164 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $195, a difference of $31.

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 Madrid and Paris. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• Air France
• Transavia France
• Air Europa
• Ryanair

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 02m, compared with 5h 21m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 5h 37m via Alicante (ALC).

Some of the most popular sights in Paris are Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Champs-Elysées. These are among the most viewed places in Paris on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Paris flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air Europa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: 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 France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Europa: 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.

Nonstop flights from Madrid to Paris are available to Orly International (ORY) and Charles de Gaulle (CDG). ORY is closer to the city center than Charles de Gaulle and Beauvais, though Paris-Le Bourget is closer. ORY is also well connected to the city center.

MAD is well connected by Metro, train and taxi. The Metro is a popular option. Train service also reaches the airport, but only from certain places and some routes are direct even if they are not the quickest. Taxis are also available, though fares can vary quite a bit.

Paris's public transit system is easy to navigate. Driving and parking in the city can be challenging, so the Paris Metro is often the simpler option unless accommodations are well outside the city.

No. Many signs use symbols instead of words and the Paris Metro lines are color-coded, which makes getting around easier.

Yes, CDG has car rental agency desks in Terminals 1, 2A, 2C, 2D, 2E and 2F. The exact location of each agency is listed on its website.

Yes. MAD has a breastfeeding lounge in the boarding area of Zone C in Terminal 2. It includes a children's area and an infant room for changing diapers, heating food and putting children down for a nap in a cot. Another breastfeeding lounge is in the boarding area on the first floor of Terminal 4. It has toilets with seats for private breastfeeding.

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) has two children's playrooms in Terminals 2 and 4. Free service is offered daily, including holidays, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. The Terminal 2 children's area includes an infant room where passengers can change diapers and put children down for a nap in a cot. Children in the Terminal 2 play area must be supervised by an accompanying adult. Terminal 4 also has a play area and toilets with seats for private breastfeeding.