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Among airlines operating Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• LATAM Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Iberia operates flights between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and Madrid.

Flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

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
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $780 round-trip via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared to $940 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $74–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and LATAM Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-900neo variants.

One-stop flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) - 5% of one-stop connections

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $871 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $933, a difference of $62. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 33 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 2:55 pm and lands at 12:43 am
• Latest: departs at 8:30 pm and lands at 6:18 am.

The flight takes about 9h 48m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $895. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid takes 9h 48m, covering 5,058 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $802 to $5,399. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $539, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Iberia is the only airline operating Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid flights. 72% of its flights are on time.

Evening 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.

Flying via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 48m, compared with 15h 09m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and 15h 13m via Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP).

Madrid is 5 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (Central European Time vs Brasilia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Madrid range from $777 to $1,053, with an average of $895 over the past 12 months. Anything below $777 counts as a good deal.