Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Madrid to Barcelona?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Madrid and Barcelona takes around 1.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Madrid and Barcelona?

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The flight distance between Madrid and Barcelona is 483 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Madrid and Barcelona?

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Several carriers operate flights between Madrid and Barcelona. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Vueling, Iberia Airlines, Air Europa.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Madrid?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Madrid and New York, Paris, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Boston, London, San Francisco, Rome, Vienna, Tel Aviv, Chicago, Dublin, Berlin, Denver, Lisbon, Caracas, Budapest, Amsterdam, Athens.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Barcelona?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Barcelona and New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Denver, London, Tel Aviv, Seattle, Orlando, Miami, Atlanta, Oakland, Washington, D.C., Paris, Dallas, Budapest, Las Vegas, Houston, Portland.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Madrid?

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Madrid is mainly served by Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. But there are other airports nearby, including Torrejon Airport, Cuatro Vientos Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Madrid?

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The main airport in Madrid is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. It is also served by Valladolid, Salamanca.

Question 8

What airports are near Barcelona?

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The main airport in Barcelona is Barcelona–El Prat. It is also served by Barcelona–El Prat, Girona–Costa Brava, Reus, Béziers Cap d Agde, Perpignan–Rivesaltes, Carcassonne, Castellón–Costa Azahar, Lleida–Alguaire.

Question 9

What buses and trains depart from Madrid?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Madrid, including Renfe.

Question 10

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Madrid and Barcelona?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Madrid and Barcelona thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Madrid and Barcelona can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 11

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 12

Which airlines fly between Madrid and Barcelona?

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Currently, you can fly between Madrid and Barcelona with Ryanair, Vueling, Iberia Airlines, Air Europa, Iberia Express.

Question 13

When's the best time to travel between Madrid and Barcelona?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Madrid and Barcelona, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 14

What flights operate between Madrid and Barcelona?

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Traveling between Madrid and Barcelona, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 15

How many airports are there near Madrid?

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There are a number of airports in and around Madrid. The main one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and other nearby airports include Valladolid, Salamanca

Question 16

How many airports are there near Barcelona?

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There are a number of airports in and around Barcelona. The main one is Barcelona–El Prat and other nearby airports include Barcelona–El Prat, Girona–Costa Brava, Reus, Béziers Cap d Agde, Perpignan–Rivesaltes, Carcassonne, Castellón–Costa Azahar, Lleida–Alguaire.

Question 17

Is it possible to reach Madrid by bus or train?

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Yes, Madrid has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Madrid, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Madrid and Barcelona depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Madrid, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Madrid and Barcelona arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Barcelona, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 20

What time do flights between Madrid and Barcelona depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Madrid, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 21

What time do flights between Madrid and Barcelona arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Barcelona, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$19
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$23
Cheapest round-trip	$47
Average round-trip	$67
Nonstop flights in May	$29 – $287

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Vueling	VLG	VY	No	Opens 168 days before flight Closes 4 hours before flight
Iberia Airlines	IBE	IB	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
Air Europa	AEA	UX	Yes	No
Iberia Express	IBS	I2	Yes	No

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