- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A core stop for classical European painting.
Flights from Granada to Madrid depart on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 02:00, the last at 22:45. The fastest flight covers the 223 miles (359 km) distance in 1h 10m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 223 miles (359 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Flights per day 3 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 2:00 AM |
Last flight 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 days |
Cheapest price
$223
Average price
$296
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Flights per day
16
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Granada to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Granada to Madrid will cost around $296 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $223.
Of the 16 flights that leave Granada for Madrid onMon, Jul 13, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 13 the direct flights cover the 359 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Mon, Jul 13 the longest flights will take 5 h 50 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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UX5038Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Granada to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$278 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Granada to Madrid:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Granada to Madrid costing on average $68 (€56).
A bus is $247 (€203) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Granada to Madrid costing on average $278 (€228).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
The table below shows live departures for Granada to Madrid flights for tomorrow, Monday, July 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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IB1028 | 6:30 AM Granada Airport | 1h10 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal+ UX5036 | 7:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 6h45 | 1:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ UX5050 | 7:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 11h15 | 6:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ UX5036 | 7:45 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 6h00 | 1:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ UX5050 | 7:45 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 10h30 | 6:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1020 | 9:15 AM Granada Airport | 1h10 | 10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal+ UX5038 | 9:45 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 12h35 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ UX5050 | 9:45 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 8h30 | 6:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ UX5038 | 11:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 11h20 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ UX5050 | 11:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 7h15 | 6:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ UX5038 | 1:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 9h20 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1022 | 1:40 PM Granada Airport | 1h10 | 2:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal+ UX5038 | 2:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 8h20 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ UX5038 | 4:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 6h20 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ UX5038 | 4:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 5h50 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1026 | 9:40 PM Granada Airport | 1h10 | 10:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and tapas can be good value, but central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
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