Madrid to Nijmegen flights
Nijmegen lies 1,466 km (911 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 38 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 | Nijmegen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | The Netherlands |
| Population | 3.3 million | 177,359 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Nearest large airport | MAD, 14 km out | NRN, 33 km out |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | 6511–6574 |
What changes when you arrive in Nijmegen
Crossing from Spain into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Nijmegen
Nijmegen is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,005 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 55 km), Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, 88 km), Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, 91 km), Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | 33 km (21 mi) | 8,005 ft | 106 ft |
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | 55 km (34 mi) | 9,843 ft | 74 ft |
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 88 km (55 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | AMS | 91 km (57 mi) | 12,467 ft | -11 ft |
| Rotterdam The Hague Airport | RTM | 98 km (61 mi) | 7,218 ft | -15 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nijmegen from Madrid?
1,466 km (911 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Madrid.
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Nijmegen by air?
About 2 h 38 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 Nijmegen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Madrid to Nijmegen flights?
Typically Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN); Nijmegen also has EIN, DUS, AMS, RTM.
What currency do I need in Nijmegen?
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.