Madrid to Algeciras flights
Algeciras lies 500 km (311 mi) south of Madrid, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 23 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 | Algeciras | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 3.3 million | 121,414 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Nearest large airport | MAD, 14 km out | GIB, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | 11200–11280 |
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 Algeciras
Algeciras is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gibraltar Airport (GIB), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Sania Ramel Airport (TTU, 61 km), Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG, 62 km), Jerez Airport (XRY, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Airport | GIB | 9 km (6 mi) | 6,000 ft | 12 ft |
| Sania Ramel Airport | TTU | 61 km (38 mi) | 10,784 ft | 10 ft |
| Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport | TNG | 62 km (39 mi) | 11,483 ft | 62 ft |
| Jerez Airport (regional) | XRY | 87 km (54 mi) | 7,546 ft | 93 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Algeciras from Madrid?
500 km (311 mi) in a straight line, south of Madrid.
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Algeciras by air?
About 1 h 23 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 Algeciras?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Which airports are used for Madrid to Algeciras flights?
Typically Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Gibraltar Airport (GIB); Algeciras also has TTU, TNG, XRY.
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.