Cheap flights from Barcelona to Madrid

Flight Information

Passengers will fly out of Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The majority of flights from Barcelona to Madrid fly out of Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Flights are available on Air Europa and Iberia, and all flight options are nonstop.

Terminal Information for Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Barcelona-El Prat Airport sits about 12 km from the city centre. It's the second-largest and second-busiest airport in Spain, handling a record 44.1 million passengers that came through in 2016. The airport has two terminals, and terminal 2 is split into three linked sections. Flights to Madrid from Barcelona on both Iberia and Air Europa will likely depart from terminal 1. Shopping is available in the Barcelona Duty-Free area. Passengers can grab meals and snacks at the takeaway or fast food locations, including Burger King, McDonald's, or sit down in one of the restaurants or bars.

Transportation to the airport is available via the LD Sud metro line, metropolitan buses, inter-city buses, and the local train service. The T1 general and open-air car parks are the best parking areas for access to terminal 1. The long-stay car park is the cheapest option, with a free shuttle that transfers passengers to terminal 1 24 hours a day. Those waiting for their flights to depart can enjoy a relaxing massage or spa treatment at Wellness & Peluqueira, on the second floor of terminal 1, or Heaven on Earth Spa Express, located on the first and third floors of terminal 1.

Terminal Information for Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is a very busy airport with five terminals. Barcelona to Madrid flights on Air Europa will mainly arrive to terminals 1-3, while Iberia flights usually fly into terminal 4. A free shuttle bus offers transfers for passengers between the terminals, available 24 hours a day. Travellers can also use the people mover or walk between the terminals, although walking from terminal 4 to terminal 1 is about a 15-minute walk.

Shopping areas are located throughout the five terminals, as are dining areas. Food and beverage options include Burger King, Caffriccio Coffee, Deli & Cia, Starbucks, Eating Point, Eat & Fly (for quick meals to go), and Mahou Sports Bar.

What You Need to Know

The Barcelona El-Prat Airport is very busy, so travellers should plan to arrive two to three hours prior to scheduled flight times. Getting through security can take 30 minutes or more, depending on the time of day and number of flights. When taking a flight from Barcelona to Madrid, a passenger will need a valid form of photo ID, but a passport is not required.

What to Expect in Madrid

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 13 km from the historic centre of Madrid. A taxi ride may cost about 28 euros (about CA$40), while a basic dinner for two in a neighbourhood restaurant will be about 29 euros (about CA$41). Those who visit Madrid in April may want to bring umbrellas, since the city gets an average of 50 mm of rainfall. It's warm and sunny throughout most of the summer, with average temperatures between 20-30 degrees Celsius.