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$267 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid

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Cheapest round-trip
$452
Overall average: $673
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 4/8Wed 4/15
IAD - MAD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$459
Typical prices: $582-$823
Finnair
Mon 4/20Tue 4/28
IAD - MAD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid (WAS-MAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Madrid

Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
10:35 pm - 9:25 pm
IAD
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MAD
16h 50m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
11:05 am - 8:35 pm
MAD
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IAD
15h 30m
1 stop
$452TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 6:45 pm
IAD
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MAD
16h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:05 am - 4:50 pm
MAD
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IAD
12h 45m
1 stop
$453Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 10
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 pm - 1:00 pm
IAD
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MAD
13h 00m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
9:05 am - 4:50 pm
MAD
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IAD
12h 45m
1 stop
$454Lufthansa
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
Lufthansa Logo
7:00 pm - 1:15 pm
IAD
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MAD
13h 15m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
8:30 am - 4:50 pm
MAD
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IAD
13h 20m
1 stop
$455Lufthansa
Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 11
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 pm - 1:00 pm
IAD
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MAD
13h 00m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
8:30 am - 4:50 pm
MAD
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IAD
13h 20m
1 stop
$456Lufthansa
Tue, Feb 24 - Fri, Apr 24
British Airways Logo
9:45 pm - 2:50 pm
IAD
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MAD
11h 05m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
12:20 pm - 3:30 pm
MAD
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IAD
9h 10mnonstop
$462British Airways
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
United Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 7:00 am
DCA
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MAD
14h 55m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 11:59 am
MAD
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DCA
28h 19m
2 stops
$469United Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 9:15 am
DCA
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MAD
11h 05m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 4:59 pm
MAD
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DCA
33h 24m
2 stops
$470United Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
British Airways Logo
8:35 pm - 2:15 pm
BWI
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MAD
11h 40m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
12:50 pm - 6:45 pm
MAD
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BWI
11h 55m
1 stop
$475British Airways
Wed, Feb 18 - Tue, Feb 24
Delta Logo
1:01 pm - 9:15 am
BWI
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MAD
14h 14m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:15 am - 7:40 pm
MAD
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BWI
14h 25m
1 stop
$490Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Madrid flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Madrid?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Madrid departing in April.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Madrid flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Madrid costs $458 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Madrid (MAD). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Madrid?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Washington, D.C. to Madrid, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Madrid back to Washington, D.C., the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Madrid?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid is January, where tickets cost $538 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $939 and $823 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. to Madrid?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $597, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Madrid?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Madrid, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Madrid

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$267
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Madrid based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid

  • How do I get from MAD to the Royal Palace and Gardens?

    The best way to travel from Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport to the Royal Palace of Madrid is via metro. It snakes through Nuevos Ministerios and Plaza De España on its way to the Palace, with the journey taking about 42min. Alternatively, take the Empresa Municipal de Transportes which operates a bus that leaves Aeropuerto T4 to Cibeles. The bus leaves every 5min.

  • Are there any services for passengers with limited mobility at MAD upon their arrival?

    Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport (MAD) provides assistance to travelers with disabilities. It may be prudent to contact your airline at least 48h before departing from Washington. There are dedicated staff to guide you from your seat while deplaning, carrying your hand luggage, and taking you through the security checks.

  • Are there currency exchange bureaus at M AD?

    Those who’ve just arrived from Washington and are looking for currency exchange counters will have various options to choose from. Stop at the Global Exchange to convert your dollars into euros. They’re situated in Terminal 4.

  • Are there lounges at MAD?

    Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport (MAD) features several lounges like Sala VIP Cibeles in Terminal 1 (Gates B26 and B29) and Neptuno Lounge in Terminal 4. Any traveler can access these lounges regardless of the airline they’re flying in, provided they are for a day’s pass.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Madrid?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Madrid was $267 for a one-way ticket and $452 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Madrid?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Madrid?

    On your way to Madrid, you’ll fly out from one of these Washington, D.C. airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You’ll be landing at Madrid Barajas.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Madrid?

    American Airlines, Iberia, and Finnair offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Madrid flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Madrid?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Madrid flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Madrid, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Madrid?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Madrid on on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $655 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $584 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Madrid?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Madrid?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Madrid with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Madrid?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Madrid from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Madrid

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $364 or less one-way and $523 or less round-trip.
  • If you’ll be departing via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), remember that the facility has four lounges, including The Centurion Lounge, United Airlines United Club, and two American Airlines Admirals Clubs. Typically, access is restricted to members and holders of registered cards. However, anyone can access the lounges regardless of the airline they're flying if they pay for the day’s pass.
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) features one main terminal complemented with two “midfield” terminals. All ticketing, U.S. Customs, and baggage claims take place in the main terminal. Also, the main terminal hosts the H Gates and the Z Gates (Air Canada Express and Frontier). The inter-terminal transfer is via Automated trains. Still, you can walk from one terminal to the next.
  • Numerous hotels sit within easy reach of Washington’s airports, with most of them providing courtesy shuttles to and from the airport. If you have a scheduled early morning flight via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), consider spending a night at a nearby hotel. BWI Airport Marriott is one such hotel.
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) caters to the needs of families traveling with their kids to Madrid. It features eight suites designated for lactating and nursing moms to enjoy privacy while pumping and breastfeeding. For departures, these rooms are located post-security at Gates A, B, C, and D. The room at C-Gates, near Gate C11 is equipped with a sink.
  • American Airlines departing from DCA to Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport (MAD) allows you to travel with your four-legged friends including cats and dogs in the cabin. The pets must bear the necessary health documentation and valid vaccination certificates. However, it might be best to check with your airline and migration office regarding the pet entry requirements in Spain.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Madrid?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. to Madrid Barajas.
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Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Iberia, United Airlines

Iberia, United Airlines

Tuesday

Iberia, United Airlines

Iberia, United Airlines

Wednesday

Iberia, United Airlines

Iberia, United Airlines

Thursday

Iberia, United Airlines

Iberia, United Airlines

Friday

Iberia, United Airlines

Iberia, United Airlines

Saturday

Iberia, United Airlines

Iberia, United Airlines

Sunday

Iberia, United Airlines

Iberia, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Madrid Barajas to Washington, D.C.

Monday

Iberia, United Airlines

Iberia, United Airlines

Tuesday

Iberia, United Airlines

Iberia, United Airlines

Wednesday

Iberia, United Airlines

Iberia, United Airlines

Thursday

Iberia, United Airlines

Iberia, United Airlines

Friday

Iberia, United Airlines

Iberia, United Airlines

Saturday

Iberia, United Airlines

Iberia, United Airlines

Sunday

Iberia, United Airlines

Iberia, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Madrid

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Madrid. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to Madrid? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 9215 reviews
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
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Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
IAD - ATL
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Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

Was happy we finally got upgraded in 1st class. The seat getting old. The cushiness need some improvement.

Ineffective communication with United resulted in lost baggage. Their Baggage Tracing counter at MUC was shut down from 11:00-14:15 on my arrival. Undertrained, underinformed staff had me Running all over MUC to find someone to help me to no avail. Staff was rude, unhelpful, and unable to effectively use the systems they did have operational. They refused to contact United in any way or provide any accommodation or other resources while I waited for my luggage. This has destroyed my downstream itinerary. If they had even the slightest visibility I may have been able to reschedule/plan, but again, their staff provided nothing, and did nothing more than their website, which doesn’t even work on a standard phone browser. Miserable failure at all levels that weren’t associated with the operation of the aircraft.

Sat next to a one year old. She crawled all over the place and made me laugh.

The Crew and the food was the worst I ever had in Business Class. First they told us there were no space for carry on. It was plenty of space over our 2 row seats, we had to ask to let us travel with it which was accepted. They were aware that we had to run for the connection due to the previous flight delay. Have us one hour waiting for more customers and not even offer a glass of water. Then started the service and they started to serve other passengers drinks in business and did not offer any drinks until they serve our pre ordered meal and I ask for something to drink. I had to wait until they finished to serve all passengers until Inget something. The crew was the worts I ever had for Business Class in my life.

Not great experience - we were super late boarding due to issues with aircraft. Then when we finally all got onboard and seated and they started taxiing out to the runway they just stopped then turned around and went back to the airport. Apparently the crew “ran out of time” to legally fly us. They mentioned that they were about 2 minutes away from taking off. I understand the rules and safety but kinda wonder why they would have bothered boarding us in the first place? Had to go all the way back and de plane and then wait in a HUGE line to get a hotel (this is somewhere around 2:30am) finally got to hotel by Uber (no shuttle after 20min so gave up) and they ended up putting us all back on the same aircraft at 10am next morning so got about 2.5 hours sleep. They did give us. $250 credit, but it was a São Paulo Brazil flight out of Dulles. The flight and everything was fine.

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Short flight but an "eager to help" crew made the journey more enjoyable!

During booking, I kept trying submitting my payment from the Mexican website and it didn't work. After I had the idea to change it to the Canadian website, it worked but I had to be charged the equivalent of 50 CAD more. I received the clear instruction that I would only be able to check-in at the airport and that it was impossible to select a seat 24 hours before departure, that I had to pay 144 CAD to do so, although not only was I able to check-in 24 hours before departure, but I could have selected my seats for free then. All in all, I almost threw $200 out the window due to misleading information. Besides, the app kept crashing, the information to get to the gate on the app was inaccurate, my gate was switched and I was only informed once in the air (luckily I had noticed the departure pannel), I was not addressed in my language beforehand and even if I tried I was immediately answered in English (which meant the crew understood but didn't want to answer accordingly), there was only one snack & beverage service on my medium haul flight and no beverage service on my short haul flight. To be fair, the planes were comfortable, the crew apart from the language issue was helpful, dynamic and engaging, the plane was clean and the directions were clear and direct. United has a lot of potential to be one of my favourite airlines, but the devil is in the details and a lot of them missed the target.

It was a little concerning to hear the ground crew arguing with the flight crew over baggage space. Instead of taking them and checking them, they started checking for space in the first class cabin moving items around like the flight crew didn't know what they were doing. I was embarrassed for them.

delayed due to weather. Could not communicate with family since the wifi was broken

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing and the care I received by Kayla? Keighly the flight attendant will be memorable for ever. Thank You

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

Flight delay was communicated before leaving for airport which caused it to be a non-event. Great flight and crew!

The flight attendant, a black woman with curly hair who sat near Row 21, was wonderful and kind.

in chicago, you have to go out to drop off your luggage for a connecting flight and come back into a security check. which was horrible with a government shut down. some airports you down off luggage and go to your gate. things were not cleanly marked.

It took way too long to diagnose and solve the problem of a broken crew member cabin seat. Though compensation for the volunteer who left the flight was very kind.

Boarding: Boarding was a bit of a mess. Our tickets indicated "BC" for Business Class, but we and many others were confused as that was not indicated anywhere in the airport, so we didn't know when we're supposed to board. The airplane: The airplane was nice. However, we sat near the back of the business class cabin and the flight attendants and passengers from other cabins would constantly move the curtain (which was very loud), preventing me from fallling asleep on my 8 hour flight. The flight crew: Amazing, generally. However, they nearly forgot to serve breakfast to me. The flight food: I was able to select my meal for dinner, which was really good. Breakfast was a bit of a mess, however. The crew forgot to serve me breakfast until the last minute. Very little was available by the time they remembered. The entertainment: Paltry, underwhelming, and dated. Not one new movie was available. Bottom line: For the money, you might want to consider other options for your international business class flights.

We fly American Airlines quite a bit. And we always fly business class when traveling internationally. We were a bit disappointed with the comfort of this particular plane as well as the entertainment options.

Late. Lack of updates. Rude hostesses. Terrible food. Lack of headphones.

Negative. Food was awful, seat broken, flight was late, baggage lost and damaged

Flight was delayed but crew gave little to no communication, then “began boarding” but really just had everyone stand up and wait for an hour without any news or updates, as if we were going to start boarding at any second. Total chaos. Seemed like this was their first time boarding a plane. When we arrived at our destination, we waited for over an hour for the baggage claim belt to even turn on. Probably waited at baggage claim for our luggage for close to two hours. Everyone was very confused and of course we all worried that the luggage was lost. Again, zero communication and everyone we asked just said “I don’t know.” So we were left wondering whether to wait, or file a missing baggage claim, or check the other baggage claim belts (which we did every fifteen-twenty minutes because we were just confused). Lack of communication throughout the experience was a huge issue.

Booked business with TAP from LAX to Cabo Verde - overall ok, but just doesn’t feel like business class. More of a budget airline

Poor. Our flight was delayed and they told me I would be fine to make my connection in Lisbon, I missed it. Then they told me my bag would be automatically loaded onto my new flight to rome. It wasn’t. It’s been 4 days and I still don’t have it.

Plane was delayed, reading the gates on their screens was horrible. They posted it a half an hour before the plane boarded. By the time I got there with my premier boarding they have filled the plane because it was over booked. Gate closed at 12:03 I was there at 11:54 plane took over around 12:20. I was told they would put me on the next flight. I had to go to TAP information desk. They didn’t give me a voucher they just said they would put me on the next flight. At the desk I was told I had to punches a ticket. The woman said buy it online because it’s cheaper. It in fact was not cheaper. But I had gotten out of the long line that formed so I paid 200$ for a new ticket. At a later flight, not the next flight. I had checked my bag and was told it would be on my new flight. I was then bumped to an earlier flight and was told my bag would also be on my flight. After landing in Madrid loosing a day in my hotel i landed without my bag. They didn’t load it on any flight that day. It arrived in madrid the next day. Essentially ruining the first two days of my vacation. I’m now seeking compensation.

There was no warning that they have added passport control after check in, the line was enormous and after 46 mins wait we missed our flight. Were forced to leave the airport and purchase new tickets at full price to board a later flight. TAP were unsympathetic and unhelpful.

The business class seats were smaller and closer together than other airlines.

Didn't like much. Wheelchair assistance was almost nonexistent. No one at TAP check in process helpful. On the plane, stewards were not friendly and disorganized. Food was terrible for 8 hr flight. We were skipped at snack time and even though we tried to get attention using overhead call system no one even looked up at us to acknowledge. Being at the back of first section and by the lavatory we only were able to request when they came to pick up everyone else's garbage and they were nonchalant...no apology or even choice. The 1/2 half bread with slice of cheese was a waste. Deplaning was horrible but I'll blame lisbon airport for that. Plane left late at made good time still arrived about 15 behind schedule and for using remote deplaning and bus to terminal took another 20 min to gate. Those with connections were highly stressed. Took us 2 hrs from landing to get to ground transportation and exit airport. And that was with wheelchair assistance.

The person at the checkin was very helpful. We couldn’t check in through the keyosk, but the agent was very helpful.

The pilot was professional and very good. The flight crew, very young and often looked flustered and overwhelmed. The seats were among the most uncomfortable in the air. The boarding somewhat chaotic. The price reasonable. Overall it was an average budget airline experience...although Iberia is not a budget airline. I fear if Iberia doesn't up it's game customers like us will go elsewhere.

It was fine, older plane with limited entertainment, otherwise fine.

the seats were so cramped you could barely move. it was difficult to eat when passengers would recline their seats. the seats were so flimsy and unstable that whenever someone got in and out of their seat, it bounced like a spring back in your face. the movies were nice. the food was terrible. even though the conditions were terrible, they tried to pressure passengers to relocate their seats to accommodate adults who were related and wanted to sit next to each other, even after the passengers expressed that they did not want to move for that purpose. on the connecting flight, the “service” consisted of items for purchase. even though the flight was only 45 minutes, once again passengers (including me) were pressured to relocate for people to sit next to each other. they couldn’t be apart for 45 minutes? this was much less compelling than being apart for an 8 hour flight.

Everything went smoothly, and we even arrived 40min earlier than scheduled, on an Orland-Madrid route.

The staff was very nice and helpful. Some of the best crew I have met.

Bad experience. The seat room are very tight. The food is not good and the breakfast has no hot drink.

Excellent. Thanks to United Star Alliance, since economy was overbooked, I’m grateful to have been upgraded to Business Class.

Good plane, excellent food, crew and entertainment. Seats in business could use an upgrade

Disaster. Downgraded. Zero apology. No effort or coordination between gate and crew. Awful seat blocked by door emergency slide box. Iberia is a mess. App never works. Avoid this airline.

We departed late but made up most of the time in flight. Our ticket was pure economy, so it wasn’t anything fancy; however, I heard that we arrived in Madrid at the exact same time that First Class passengers arrived! Overall, our experience was similar to what we had on other American Airlines transatlantic flights - good value at a reasonable price. We were even able to get our carry-on baggage onto the plane without needing to gate check it.

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Late. And service was very slow - passengers sat for well over an hour with dirty trays etc surrounding them

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

The airline was not clear about a new departure time so we got to the airport early anyway. The flight left early which was great because of weather. The check in process was very easy and staff were friendly and helpful. The crew was great and our flight was very good.

The plane was dirty the food was awful and the boarding process took too long

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

I travelled in business class and was disappointed by lack of service, curt and borderline rude time of the crew and to top it off, all of my luggage was delayed. It was like pulling teeth to even report the missing luggage and recover it the next day from the airport.

Plane was extremely delayed, but not all of it was BA fault (some was). Worst part was lack of room - this had as much space as an Allegiant flight. I thought transatlantic usually gave you an extra inch or two, but not this one. Entertainment system sporadically worked and didn’t have great options. Overhead bins are old and tiny, not as good as aunties new planes.

Boarding was poor. All groups called immediately one after the other resulting in a long queue in the jetty/jet bridge. Seats were very hard and and did not recline on a 4.5 hour flight. No food was available. Plane was cold. There was no entertainment.

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