- Must visit
Museu Picasso
One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona depart on average 33 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $65 but you can travel from only $18 by bus.
There are 11 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest flight covers the 313 miles (504 km) distance in 1h 15m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 313 miles (504 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 |
Flights per day 33 |
Direct flights 11 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 5:45 AM |
Last flight 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Cheapest price
$154
Average price
$544
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Flights per day
54
Distance
504 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Barcelona will cost around $544 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $154.
Of the 54 flights that leave Madrid for Barcelona onFri, Jul 31, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct flights cover the 504 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the longest flights will take 1 h 20 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.
IB423
IB407
UX7701
IB403
UX7703
IB423
IB419
IB427
IB411
IB413Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 313 miles (504 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$226 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Madrid to Barcelona:
A train is $13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Barcelona costing on average $81.
A train is $157 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Barcelona costing on average $226.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 48m.
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Barcelona flights for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IB411 | 11:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 12:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ61 · AZ78 | 11:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h40 | 11:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1801+ LH1816 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h05 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1801 · LH1818 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h35 | 10:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB413 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 2:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
SN3722+ SN3705 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h50 | 8:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3722 · SN3707 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h30 | 11:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT973 · AT960 | 1:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h35 | 7:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6067 · UX6102 | 2:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h35 | 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6067 · UX6006 | 2:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h20 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6067 · UX6072 | 2:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h20 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6067 · UX6060 | 2:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h45 | 2:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4163+ LH1818 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h30 | 10:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7117+ AZ78 | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h15 | 11:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7703 | 3:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h25 | 4:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB417 | 3:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h25 | 5:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX6079 · UX6060 | 5:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h15 | 2:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6079 · UX6102 | 5:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h05 | 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6079 · UX6006 | 5:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h50 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6079 · UX6072 | 5:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 24h50 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1115 · LH1138 | 5:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h40 | 11:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1115 · LH1124 | 5:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h15 | 9:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3728 · SN3707 | 5:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h35 | 11:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ63 · AZ78 | 6:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h10 | 11:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1805+ LH4128 | 6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h00 | 8:25 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1805+ LH4160 | 6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h40 | 11:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6097 · UX6006 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h55 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6097 · UX6060 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h20 | 2:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6097 · UX6072 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h55 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6097 · UX6102 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h10 | 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB423 | 7:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 8:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB425 | 8:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 9:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AT971 · AT964 | 8:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h35 | 12:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT971 · AT960 | 8:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h00 | 7:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6049 · UX6072 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h10 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6049 · UX6102 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h25 | 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6049 · UX6060 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h35 | 2:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6049 · UX6006 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h10 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 31 | |||||
LH1121 · LH1128 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h00 | 1:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1121 · LH1126 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h55 | 11:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3732 · SN3697 | 6:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h15 | 11:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4165+ LH1812 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h40 | 12:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4165+ LH1814 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h55 | 2:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB403 | 7:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 8:25 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX7701 | 7:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h25 | 8:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX6031 · UX6156 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h45 | 11:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6031 · UX6102 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h50 | 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6031 · UX6006 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h35 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6031 · UX6072 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h35 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB407 | 8:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 9:45 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1123 · LH1132 | 8:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h05 | 4:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1123 · LH1130 | 8:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h10 | 3:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
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One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
This national art museum is essential for Romanesque murals, Gothic masterpieces, and one of the city’s grandest palace settings.
Europe’s largest museum dedicated to Miró, combining bold paintings, sculpture, and a superb hilltop setting on Montjuïc.
Barcelona’s most famous boulevard connects Plaça de Catalunya to the waterfront, lined with performers, kiosks, and historic buildings.
This medieval district rewards slow wandering with narrow lanes, hidden squares, Roman traces, and some of the city’s richest atmosphere.
Barcelona’s grand modernist avenue is ideal for architecture lovers, showcasing luxury facades, major Gaudí works, and elegant urban design.
A Catalan tomato-rubbed bread with olive oil and salt. Simple, iconic, and served almost everywhere as a staple of Barcelona meals.
Mixed seafood and rice cooked in a rich broth, often finished in the pan. A beloved coastal dish tied to Catalonia’s Mediterranean fishing tradition.
A Catalan custard dessert with citrus and cinnamon, topped with a caramelized sugar crust. It is one of the region’s most classic sweets.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant serving inventive Catalan tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting.
Traditional tavern celebrated for vermouth, bombas, and classic tapas in a busy, authentic Barceloneta atmosphere.
Historic market bar famed for seafood tapas, fried fish, and a lively counter atmosphere inside Mercat de La Boqueria.
Moderate for Western Europe; lodging in central areas is costly, but tapas, menu del día, and public transport are fairly priced for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good service; small change for cafes; taxi tips are optional, usually rounding up.
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Barcelona El Prat Airport Train Station, Barcelona -> Barcelona Sants, Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Barcelona 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 Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Barcelona flights use the Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Barcelona airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Madrid Barajas Airport is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Barajas Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Barcelona El Prat Airport is 3 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona El Prat Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited time. ATMs are located throughout both terminals, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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