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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Flights from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport depart on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
There are 12 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest flight covers the 300 miles (483 km) distance in 1h 20m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 300 miles (483 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Flights per day 34 |
Direct flights 12 |
Fastest flight 1h 20m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Cheapest price
$123
Average price
$372
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Flights per day
55
Distance
483 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport will cost around $372 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $123.
Of the 55 flights that leave Barcelona El Prat Airport for Madrid Barajas Airport onWed, Jun 03, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct flights cover the 483 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the longest flights will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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UX6071 · UX6096
UX6071 · UX6078
UX6007 · UX6030
UX6007 · UX6096
IB418
IB406
IB414
IB424
UX7708Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $58.
Distance: 300 miles (483 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$178 Average price | $48 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average $48 (€39).
A bus is $140 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average $178 (€144).
Other travel options to Madrid Barajas Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 19m.
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport flights for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH1125+ SN2614+ SN3731 | 10:15 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 13h10 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
IB408 | 10:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX7706 | 11:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h30 | 1:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX6037 · UX6096 | 11:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h40 | 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6037 · UX6048 | 11:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 25h55 | 1:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6037 · UX6066 | 11:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h15 | 6:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6037 · UX6030 | 11:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 24h10 | 12:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6037 · UX6078 | 11:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h45 | 8:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6037 · UX6012 | 11:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 21h30 | 9:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB410 | 12:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 1:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1127+ SN2614+ SN3731 | 12:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h45 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
IB412 | 1:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AT965 · AT970 | 1:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h25 | 7:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB414 | 2:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 4:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX1955+ LH1197 · LH1122 | 2:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h45 | 11:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX1955 · LX1076+ LH1122 | 2:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h45 | 11:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
UX6071 · UX6066 | 3:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 2h40 | 6:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6071 · UX6012 | 3:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 17h55 | 9:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6071 · UX6096 | 3:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h05 | 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6071 · UX6048 | 3:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 22h20 | 1:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6071 · UX6078 | 3:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h10 | 8:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6071 · UX6030 | 3:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 20h35 | 12:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6071 · UX4011 · UX4060 | 3:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h00 | 9:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1815+ LX1111+ LX2020 | 3:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 17h40 | 9:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX1959+ LX1108+ LH1800 | 6:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 16h35 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX1959 · LX786+ SN3721 | 6:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 17h20 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
UX6073 · UX6012 | 6:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 14h40 | 9:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6073 · UX6096 | 6:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 3h50 | 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB420 | 7:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 8:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX1957+ LX1068+ LH1112 | 8:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 16h15 | 12:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX1957+ LX786+ SN3721 | 8:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 15h50 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
AT961 · AT5448 | 8:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 19h10 | 3:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT961 · AT5303 | 8:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 24h30 | 8:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT961 · AT972 | 8:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 16h25 | 12:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT961 · AT970 | 8:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 23h00 | 7:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7708 | 8:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 9:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB422 | 8:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB424 | 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX6103 · UX6048 | 10:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 15h50 | 1:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6103 · UX6078 | 10:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 22h40 | 8:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6103 · UX6096 | 10:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 24h35 | 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6103 · UX6030 | 10:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 14h05 | 12:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6103 · UX6012 | 10:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h25 | 9:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6103 · UX6066 | 10:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 20h10 | 6:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6103 · UX4007 · UX4060 | 10:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 23h30 | 9:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
UX6103 · UX2057 · UX6024 | 10:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 18h10 | 4:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
LX1951+ LH1187 · LH1114 | 6:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h10 | 4:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX1951+ LH1804+ LX1102 | 6:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h40 | 5:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX1951+ LH1120+ LH1185 | 6:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 13h50 | 7:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX1951+ LH4162+ LX1102 | 6:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h10 | 2:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX1951+ LH1114+ LH1185 | 6:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h10 | 4:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1139+ SN2612 · SN3727 | 6:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h05 | 4:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1139+ SN2610 · SN3727 | 6:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h05 | 4:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
IB402 | 7:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 9:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1819+ LX2032+ LX1103 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h45 | 6:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1137+ SN2612 · SN3727 | 8:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h45 | 4:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1137 · LH1188+ LX2032 | 8:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h40 | 6:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1137 · LH1190+ LX2032 | 8:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h40 | 6:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Discover the best of Madrid Barajas Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Madrid Barajas Airport trip today.
Spain’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Madrid’s leading modern art museum, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and strong collections of Dalí and Miró.
Major museum covering European painting from the Renaissance to the 20th century, completing Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walking, boating, monuments, and people-watching in a classic green setting.
Madrid’s best-known avenue, lined with historic architecture, shops, theaters, and busy city energy day and night.
The symbolic heart of Madrid, home to major landmarks, meeting points, and the famous Kilometer Zero marker.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with central Madrid taverns.
Traditional Madrid-style tripe stew cooked slowly with chorizo, morcilla, and paprika, known for its rich, hearty flavor.
Madrid’s iconic chickpea stew with meats, vegetables, and broth, a deeply traditional comfort dish.
Historic traditional restaurant famous for Cocido Madrileño cooked in individual clay pots, with an old Madrid atmosphere.
Celebrated classic Madrid restaurant known for Huevos Rotos and old-school Castilian dining in a refined setting.
Iconic Madrid spot for Churros Con Chocolate, open long hours and popular with both locals and visitors.
Airport prices are higher than central Madrid. Coffee and snacks are moderate; sit-down meals cost more.
Tipping is modest. Service is usually included; round up or leave 5-10% for good table service. No tip is expected for quick coffee or takeaway.
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Madrid Barajas Airport -> Sol, Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid Barajas Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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