Flights to Madrid
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport | MAD | 14 km (9 mi) | 14,271 ft | 1,998 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 14,271 ft, MAD can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,998 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Madrid
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid to London | United Kingdom | 1,264 km (785 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Madrid to Casablanca | Morocco | 835 km (519 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Madrid to Algiers | Algeria | 718 km (446 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Madrid to Rome | Italy | 1,365 km (848 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Madrid to Paris | France | 1,052 km (654 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Madrid to Barcelona | Spain | 504 km (313 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Madrid to Rabat | Morocco | 764 km (475 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Madrid to Munich | Germany | 1,484 km (922 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Madrid to Milan | Italy | 1,188 km (738 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Madrid to Fes | Morocco | 719 km (447 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Madrid to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 1,349 km (838 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Madrid to Tangier | Morocco | 549 km (341 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Madrid to Köln | Germany | 1,430 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Madrid to Dublin | Ireland | 1,449 km (900 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Madrid to Brussels | Belgium | 1,316 km (818 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Madrid to Marrakesh | Morocco | 1,050 km (652 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Madrid to Salé | Morocco | 759 km (471 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Madrid to Marseille | France | 817 km (508 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Madrid to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 1,424 km (885 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Madrid to Turin | Italy | 1,063 km (660 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Madrid to Valencia | Spain | 302 km (188 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Madrid to Oran | Algeria | 589 km (366 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Madrid to Shanghai | China | 10,255 km (6,372 mi) | about 13 h 54 min |
| Madrid to Chongqing | China | 9,430 km (5,860 mi) | about 12 h 50 min |
| Madrid to Chengdu | China | 9,172 km (5,699 mi) | about 12 h 31 min |
| Madrid to Beijing | China | 9,222 km (5,730 mi) | about 12 h 34 min |
| Madrid to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,737 km (1,700 mi) | about 4 h 16 min |
| Madrid to Tianjin | China | 9,330 km (5,797 mi) | about 12 h 43 min |
| Madrid to Wuhan | China | 9,864 km (6,129 mi) | about 13 h 24 min |
| Madrid to Lahore | Pakistan | 6,864 km (4,265 mi) | about 9 h 33 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Madrid?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is the closest large airport at 14 km (9 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is MAD from Madrid city centre?
14 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Madrid on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.