- Must visit
Museu de Arqueologia D. Diogo de Sousa
Braga's main archaeology museum, housed in a former palace. It presents Roman, medieval, and regional finds central to local history.
Flights from Madrid to Braga depart on average 42 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $24 but you can travel from only $13 by bus.
There are 16 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 258 miles (416 km) distance in 1h 5m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 258 miles (416 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 |
Flights per day 42 |
Direct flights 16 |
Fastest flight 1h 5m |
First flight 12:20 AM |
Last flight 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$103
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$450
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 10 m
Flights on Sep 18
54
Distance
416 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Braga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Braga will cost around $450 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 54 flights from Madrid to Braga, including 15 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct flights cover the 416 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the longest flights will take 1 h 15 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.
IB465
UX7308
UX7302
UX1147
UX1147+
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UX7302
UX7306
UX7308
UX7300
FR 5484Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Braga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, while a flight costs an average of $295.
Distance: 258 miles (416 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$295 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 52m Average total duration 11h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Braga:
A bus is $225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Braga costing on average $295.
Other travel options to Braga take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 22m.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Braga flights for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UX1147 | 6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 6:50 AM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX1147+ Normal | 6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h09 | 10:44 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
UX1147+ Normal | 6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h09 | 10:44 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
UX1147+ Normal | 6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h39 | 12:14 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
UX7308 | 6:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h10 | 7:50 AM Vigo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1127 | 7:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 8:40 AM Vigo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB543 | 7:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 7:40 AM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB543+ Normal | 7:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h24 | 10:44 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
IB543+ Normal | 7:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h24 | 10:44 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
IB543+ Normal | 7:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h54 | 12:14 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
TP1023 · TP1930 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h20 | 5:00 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1023 · TP1930+ Normal | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h19 | 12:59 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2 transfers | |
TP1023 · TP1930+ Normal | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h19 | 12:59 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2 transfers | |
BA2668+ BA7066 | 9:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h55 | 7:05 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA2668+ BA7194 | 9:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h35 | 7:05 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 572 | 9:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 10:10 AM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA457+ BA2668 | 10:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h35 | 7:05 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1145+ Normal | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h09 | 1:44 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
UX1145 | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 10:50 AM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX1145+ Normal | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h09 | 1:44 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
UX1145+ Normal | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h39 | 5:14 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
UX7302 | 10:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h05 | 11:45 AM Vigo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TP1011 · TP1930 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h55 | 5:00 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1011 · TP1932 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h55 | 7:00 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1011 · TP1932+ Normal | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h54 | 12:59 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2 transfers | |
TP1011 · TP1932+ Normal | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h54 | 12:59 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2 transfers | |
TP1011 · TP1930+ Normal | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h54 | 12:59 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2 transfers | |
IB1149+ Normal | 11:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h19 | 1:44 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
IB1149 | 11:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 11:45 AM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1149+ Normal | 11:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h49 | 5:14 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
IB1149+ Normal | 11:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h49 | 5:14 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
IB467 | 11:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 12:50 PM Vigo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX7300 | 2:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h10 | 4:00 PM Vigo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX1143 | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 3:15 PM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX1143+ Normal | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h14 | 6:14 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
UX1143+ Normal | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h14 | 6:14 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
UX1143+ Normal | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h14 | 5:14 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
IB1151 | 3:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 4:00 PM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1151+ Normal | 3:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h19 | 12:59 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
IB1151+ Normal | 3:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h34 | 6:14 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
IB1151+ Normal | 3:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h19 | 12:59 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
IB1131 | 3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 5:05 PM Vigo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TP1015 · TP1934 | 4:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h05 | 8:25 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1015 · TP1936 | 4:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h50 | 11:10 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1015 · TP1932 | 4:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h40 | 7:00 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1015 · TP1934+ Normal | 4:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h39 | 12:59 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2 transfers | |
TP1015 · TP1932+ Normal | 4:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h39 | 12:59 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2 transfers | |
TP1015 · TP1934+ Normal | 4:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h39 | 12:59 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2 transfers | |
TP1017 · TP1938 | 6:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h40 | 12:40 AM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1017 · TP1936 | 6:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h10 | 11:10 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1017 · TP1934 | 6:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h25 | 8:25 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1017 · TP1934+ Normal | 6:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h59 | 12:59 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2 transfers | |
TP1017 · TP1934+ Normal | 6:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h59 | 12:59 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2 transfers | |
UX1141 | 7:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 7:20 PM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX1141+ Normal | 7:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h54 | 12:59 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
UX1141+ Normal | 7:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h54 | 12:59 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
UX7306 | 7:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h10 | 8:20 PM Vigo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1153 | 7:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 8:00 PM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1153+ Normal | 7:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h19 | 12:59 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
IB1153+ Normal | 7:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h19 | 12:59 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 1 transfer | |
IB471 | 7:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 9:05 PM Vigo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TP1019 · TP1920 | 8:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h40 | 7:50 AM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1019 · TP1938 | 8:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h30 | 12:40 AM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1019 · TP1936 | 8:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h00 | 11:10 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1021 · TP1922 | 10:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h45 | 9:10 AM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1021 · TP1920 | 10:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h25 | 7:50 AM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Braga — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Braga trip today.
Braga's main archaeology museum, housed in a former palace. It presents Roman, medieval, and regional finds central to local history.
Museum inside the cathedral complex displaying sacred art, relics, and treasury pieces. Ideal for understanding Braga's ecclesiastical heritage.
Contemporary art center and gallery in a former convent. It hosts changing exhibitions and cultural events in a striking historic building.
Formal garden beside the archbishop's palace, known for flower beds, hedges, and postcard views of medieval façades in central Braga.
Pedestrianized historic street with old façades, local shops, and frequent foot traffic. A pleasant route through Braga's commercial core.
Historic quarter around the cathedral with narrow lanes, old houses, and small plazas. It is the best area for discovering traditional Braga.
Roast kid goat, often baked in a wood oven with potatoes. A festive Minho classic linked to family celebrations and Sunday meals.
Slow-roasted young goat from the Minho region, prized for tender meat and simple seasoning that highlights local pastoral traditions.
Salt cod baked with onions, potatoes and olive oil. Braga and the wider Minho region are known for many beloved bacalhau preparations.
Michelin-starred fine dining by Chef Rui Paula, known for creative Portuguese tasting menus in an elegant contemporary setting.
Well-known local spot for hearty Portuguese comfort food, especially regional meat dishes, with a relaxed and dependable setting.
Traditional Braga restaurant celebrated for roast kid, cod and other Minho classics in a polished yet welcoming atmosphere.
Braga is budget-friendly for Portugal. Hotels, meals, and local buses usually cost less than in Lisbon or Porto, making it good value for city breaks.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. For cafes and taxis, round up small amounts rather than tip heavily.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Braga 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 Braga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Braga flights use the Madrid Barajas Airport to Porto Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Braga 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.
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