Madrid to Brugge flights
Brugge lies 1,313 km (816 mi) north 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 26 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 | Brugge | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Belgium |
| Population | 3.3 million | 118,509 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) |
| Nearest large airport | MAD, 14 km out | OST, 24 km out |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | 8000 |
What changes when you arrive in Brugge
Crossing from Spain into Belgium: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +32; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
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 Brugge
Brugge is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lille Airport (LIL, 72 km), Brussels Airport (BRU, 94 km), Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostend-Bruges International Airport | OST | 24 km (15 mi) | 10,499 ft | 13 ft |
| Lille Airport | LIL | 72 km (45 mi) | 9,268 ft | 157 ft |
| Brussels Airport | BRU | 94 km (58 mi) | 11,936 ft | 175 ft |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (regional) | ANR | 86 km (53 mi) | 4,954 ft | 39 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Brugge from Madrid?
1,313 km (816 mi) in a straight line, north of Madrid.
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Brugge by air?
About 2 h 26 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 Brugge?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Madrid to Brugge flights?
Typically Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST); Brugge also has LIL, BRU, ANR.
What currency do I need in Brugge?
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.