Madrid to Aachen flights
Aachen lies 1,378 km (856 mi) north-east of Madrid, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 31 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Madrid | Aachen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Germany |
| Population | 3.3 million | 265,208 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 178 m (584 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | MAD, 14 km out | MST, 27 km out |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | 52062–52080 |
What changes when you arrive in Aachen
Crossing from Spain into Germany: the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Madrid
Madrid is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 14,271-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Aachen
Aachen is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,022 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, 74 km), Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 75 km), Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 90 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 92 km), Liège Airport (LGG, 48 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maastricht Aachen Airport | MST | 27 km (17 mi) | 9,022 ft | 375 ft |
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 74 km (46 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | 75 km (47 mi) | 12,516 ft | 302 ft |
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | 90 km (56 mi) | 9,843 ft | 74 ft |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | 92 km (57 mi) | 8,005 ft | 106 ft |
| Liège Airport (regional) | LGG | 48 km (30 mi) | 12,106 ft | 659 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Aachen from Madrid?
1,378 km (856 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Madrid.
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Aachen by air?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Aachen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Madrid to Aachen flights?
Typically Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST); Aachen also has DUS, CGN, EIN, NRN, LGG.
What currency do I need in Aachen?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.