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There are several airlines flying this route, so you will have plenty to choose from. Air Europa and Iberia Express are two of the airlines operating the most frequent departures. You will also find flights on board Vueling and Iberia.

Most of the flights between these two cities are nonstop flights, but if you do select a flight with layovers, these will depend on your chosen airline. For example, Vueling stops in either Barcelona (BCN) or Ibiza (IBZ), TAP Air Portugal stops in Lisbon (LIS), and Iberia stops in Melilla (MLN) or Ibiza.

Those concerned about eco-friendly travel can take public transport to reach the airport in Malaga, and again from the airport in Madrid to their final destination. Consider booking direct flights, as this reduces the amount of fuel burned during takeoffs and landings. Finally, consider flying with Iberia, as they have ambitious sustainability goals and constantly work toward achieving them.

US citizens flying from Malaga to Madrid will need just their valid passport. US citizens do not need a visa for stays in Spain that will be shorter than 90 days. Spanish citizens will just need their national identity card, as this is a domestic flight. Other EU citizens will need their EU ID or a valid passport to board this flight.

Among airlines operating Málaga to Madrid flights:

• 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.

2 airlines operate flights between Málaga and Madrid. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Air Europa
• Iberia

Flights from Málaga to Madrid usually depart from Malaga (AGP) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $126 round-trip, compared to $656 via a layover through Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $19–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Europa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Most connecting flights from Málaga to Madrid pass through Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

On the Málaga to Madrid route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 19%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $110 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $135: a $25 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Málaga to Madrid route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 19 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Málaga to Madrid flights, with 29% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 14%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 am and lands at 7:35 am
• Latest: departs at 11:30 pm and lands at 12:45 am.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 28% above the route average of $127. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Málaga to Madrid takes 1h 15m, covering 268 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.

One-way fares from Málaga to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $37, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Iberia Express: 100% on time
• Iberia: 81% on time
• Air Europa: 79% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 80% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Málaga and Madrid is around $76 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 20m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around $21, with a trip time of about 3h 14m. The bus is similarly priced at around $71 and takes about 6h 30m. Compared with flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 40% lower. However, those options take about 3+ hours longer each way.

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

Round-trip flights from Málaga to Madrid range from $94 to $171, with an average of $127 over the past 12 months. Anything below $94 counts as a good deal.