- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Flights from Brussels to Madrid depart on average 40 times per day, taking around 6h 17m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) if you book in advance.
There are 10 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:05. The fastest flight covers the 817 miles (1316 km) distance in 2h 20m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 817 miles (1316 km) |
Average flight duration 6h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€45) |
Flights per day 40 |
Direct flights 10 |
Fastest flight 2h 20m |
First flight 5:45 AM |
Last flight 11:05 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 84 days |
Cheapest price
$237
Average price
$631
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Flights per day
58
Distance
1316 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Brussels to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Madrid will cost around $631 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $237.
Of the 58 flights that leave Brussels for Madrid onSat, May 23, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct flights cover the 1316 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Sat, May 23 the longest flights will take 2 h 30 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.
LH1122+
LH5577
UX1174
IB602
LH1005 · LH1114
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LH5569
UX1174
UX1172
IB602
IB598
IB604Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $526.
Distance: 817 miles (1316 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$249 Average price | $142 Average price Cheapest | $526 Average price | $458 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 17m Average total duration Fastest 6h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 37m Average total duration 13h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 21m Average total duration 13h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.9 - 7.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Madrid:
A bus is $107 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Madrid costing on average $249 (€202).
A bus is $384 (€311) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Madrid costing on average $526 (€426).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 7m.
Train takes on average 13h 51m.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Madrid flights for today, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:20 PM Brussels | 13h40 | 10:00 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 PM Brussels | 12h10 | 9:05 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, May 23 | |||||
KL1700+ KL1503 | 6:20 AM Brussels Airport | 5h50 | 12:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1700+ KL1505 | 6:20 AM Brussels Airport | 10h05 | 4:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5629+ LH4162 | 6:45 AM Brussels Airport | 7h25 | 2:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
9397+ UX1094 | 6:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 14h47 | 9:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
9397+ IB1346 | 6:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h47 | 5:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
9397+ IB732 | 6:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h57 | 2:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5587+ LH1112 | 7:00 AM Brussels Airport | 5h20 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB604 | 7:05 AM Brussels Airport | 2h30 | 9:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1702+ KL1505 | 8:05 AM Brussels Airport | 8h20 | 4:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1005 · LH1114 | 8:30 AM Brussels Airport | 7h40 | 4:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2283+ LH4162 | 8:40 AM Brussels Airport | 5h30 | 2:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
9309+ IB734 | 8:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 13h17 | 10:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
9309+ IB1346 | 8:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h47 | 5:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
9309+ UX1094 | 8:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 12h47 | 9:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5569+ LH1114 | 9:30 AM Brussels Airport | 6h40 | 4:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
9415+ IB734 | 9:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 12h17 | 10:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
9315+ IB734 | 9:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 12h17 | 10:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
9315+ UX1094 | 9:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h47 | 9:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1704+ KL1507 | 10:25 AM Brussels Airport | 9h10 | 7:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1704+ KL1505 | 10:25 AM Brussels Airport | 6h00 | 4:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5571+ LH1114 | 10:30 AM Brussels Airport | 5h40 | 4:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA385+ BA7067 | 10:40 AM Brussels Airport | 12h45 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA385+ BA7065 | 10:40 AM Brussels Airport | 11h55 | 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA385+ BA7059 | 10:40 AM Brussels Airport | 9h55 | 8:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA385+ BA7061 | 10:40 AM Brussels Airport | 11h30 | 10:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA385+ BA7197 | 10:40 AM Brussels Airport | 13h19 | 11:59 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA385 · BA464 | 10:40 AM Brussels Airport | 9h20 | 8:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1172 | 10:45 AM Brussels Airport | 2h30 | 1:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TP641 · TP1018 | 11:50 AM Brussels Airport | 7h20 | 7:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP641 · TP1020 | 11:50 AM Brussels Airport | 9h35 | 9:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB598 | 12:05 PM Brussels Airport | 2h30 | 2:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
9329+ UX1094 | 12:22 PM Brussels-Midi | 9h18 | 9:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
9329+ IB734 | 12:22 PM Brussels-Midi | 9h48 | 10:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
9329+ AF1441+ AF1000 | 12:22 PM Brussels-Midi | 20h48 | 9:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH5627+ LH1804 | 12:45 PM Brussels Airport | 4h55 | 5:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
9937+ IB734 | 1:22 PM Brussels-Midi | 8h48 | 10:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
9937+ UX1094 | 1:22 PM Brussels-Midi | 8h18 | 9:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
9937+ AF1441+ AF1000 | 1:22 PM Brussels-Midi | 19h48 | 9:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
9339+ IB734 | 1:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 8h17 | 10:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
9439+ IB734 | 1:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 8h17 | 10:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
9439+ UX1094 | 1:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h47 | 9:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5573+ LH1120 | 2:25 PM Brussels Airport | 5h25 | 7:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1706+ KL1507 | 3:10 PM Brussels Airport | 4h25 | 7:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1706+ KL1509 | 3:10 PM Brussels Airport | 8h15 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1300 | 3:30 PM Brussels Airport | 2h30 | 6:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
9351+ KL1509 | 3:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h32 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP643 · TP1020 | 3:55 PM Brussels Airport | 5h30 | 9:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP643 · TP1022 | 3:55 PM Brussels Airport | 8h25 | 12:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP643 · TP1010 | 3:55 PM Brussels Airport | 18h10 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5577+ LH1122 | 5:30 PM Brussels Airport | 6h10 | 11:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1174 | 6:55 PM Brussels Airport | 2h30 | 9:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB602 | 7:45 PM Brussels Airport | 2h30 | 10:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA389 · BA456 | 8:05 PM Brussels Airport | 13h35 | 9:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA389 · BA458 | 8:05 PM Brussels Airport | 15h15 | 11:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA389+ BA7053 | 8:05 PM Brussels Airport | 16h35 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP645 · TP1010 | 8:55 PM Brussels Airport | 13h10 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP645 · TP1014 | 8:55 PM Brussels Airport | 18h25 | 3:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP645 · TP1012 | 8:55 PM Brussels Airport | 15h45 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica alongside works by Dalí and Miró.
Major collection spanning medieval to modern art, with celebrated works by Caravaggio, Monet, Van Gogh, Hopper, and Kandinsky.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for strolling, rowing, people-watching, and seeing monuments such as the Crystal Palace.
The symbolic center of Madrid and Spain’s radial road network, always busy and central to city life and celebrations.
Madrid’s best-known boulevard, lined with landmark architecture, theaters, shops, and rooftop viewpoints popular with visitors.
Madrid’s classic chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s signature comfort dishes.
A famous Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is a simple local staple and iconic snack.
A rich Madrid-style tripe stew cooked with chorizo, morcilla, and paprika. It is a traditional cold-weather dish with deep roots in local tavern cuisine.
Historic restaurant founded in the 18th century, famous for roast suckling pig and other classic Castilian dishes in an old-world setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant celebrated for huevos rotos and classic Madrid dining. The atmosphere is polished but rooted in old tavern tradition.
Historic tavern especially known for cocido madrileño cooked in individual clay pots. A strong choice for an authentic, traditional meal.
Moderate for Western Europe: tapas and transit are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes; about 5-10% in restaurants for great service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport -> Atocha Station, Madrid
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