- Must visit
Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro
National museum in the former bishop’s palace with outstanding Romanesque sculpture, painting, and decorative arts.
Cheapest price on Oct 10
€97
Average ticket price on Oct 10
€309
Fastest journey on Oct 10
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
1 h 16 m
Flights on Oct 10
63
Distance
401 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Coimbra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Coimbra will cost around €309 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €97.
On Sat, Oct 10, we found 63 flights from Madrid to Coimbra, including 10 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 10 the direct flights cover the 401 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Sat, Oct 10 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.
FR 5482
FR 572
UX1141
UX1147
UX1147+
FlixBus
UX1143
UX1141
UX1147
UX1145
FR 5482Flights from Madrid to Coimbra depart on average 35 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.
There are 10 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 249 miles (401 km) distance in 1h 15m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 249 miles (401 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Flights per day 35 |
Direct flights 10 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 12:20 AM |
Last flight 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Coimbra flights for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UX1145 | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 10:50 AM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX1145+ FlixBus | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h45 | 2:20 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
UX1145+ FlixBus | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h25 | 3:00 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
UX1145+ FlixBus | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h30 | 4:05 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
IB1149+ FlixBus | 11:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h40 | 4:05 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
IB1149 | 11:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 11:45 AM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1149+ FlixBus | 11:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h35 | 3:00 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
IB1149+ FlixBus | 11:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h10 | 4:35 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
BA459+ BA2668 | 12:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h20 | 8:30 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 5482 | 1:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 1:40 PM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA7056+ BA2668 | 1:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h05 | 8:30 PM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1143+ FlixBus | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h35 | 7:35 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
UX1143 | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 3:15 PM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX1143+ FlixBus | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h05 | 7:05 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
UX1143+ FlixBus | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h50 | 11:50 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
UX1141+ FlixBus | 7:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h35 | 1:40 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
UX1141 | 7:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 7:20 PM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX1141+ FlixBus | 7:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h45 | 11:50 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
IB1153+ FlixBus | 7:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h00 | 1:40 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
IB1153+ FlixBus | 7:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h10 | 11:50 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
IB1153 | 7:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 8:00 PM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TP1021 · TP1922 | 10:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h35 | 9:00 AM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1021 · TP1920 | 10:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h35 | 8:00 AM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1021 · TP1924 | 10:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h35 | 10:00 AM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 5484 | 11:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 11:55 PM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX1147+ FlixBus | 6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h15 | 10:50 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
UX1147 | 6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 6:50 AM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX1147+ FlixBus | 6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h45 | 11:20 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
UX1147+ FlixBus | 6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h45 | 2:20 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
TP1023 · TP1924 | 6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h25 | 10:00 AM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1023 · TP1926 | 6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h00 | 10:35 AM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1023 · TP1922 | 6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h25 | 9:00 AM Porto Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB543 | 7:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 7:40 AM Porto Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB543+ FlixBus | 7:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h00 | 11:20 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
IB543+ FlixBus | 7:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h00 | 2:20 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
IB543+ FlixBus | 7:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h30 | 10:50 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 1 transfer | |
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National museum in the former bishop’s palace with outstanding Romanesque sculpture, painting, and decorative arts.
Science museum of the university with historic cabinets, laboratories, and interactive displays across several buildings.
Contemporary art center with rotating exhibitions, talks, and experimental programming in a modern university context.
Ceremonial university courtyard with sweeping city views and access to major heritage buildings on the hilltop campus.
Large botanical garden of the university with rare plants, terraces, and tranquil paths in a historic scientific setting.
Historic riverside quarter with narrow lanes, traditional houses, and access to key monuments in the lower city.
Slow-roasted suckling pig with crisp skin, a Bairrada classic widely celebrated around Coimbra and often paired with sparkling wine.
Goat stew slowly cooked in a black clay pot with potatoes and herbs. It is a rustic Beira dish tied to regional family celebrations.
Tender goat or lamb roasted with potatoes and garlic. A traditional festive dish in central Portugal, common in Coimbra homes and taverns.
Refined dining in the Quinta das Lágrimas estate, known for elegant Portuguese cuisine, seasonal ingredients and a romantic historic setting.
Traditional Coimbra restaurant famed for chanfana and regional classics, with a rustic atmosphere and strong local following.
Historic, formal restaurant serving polished Portuguese dishes and regional wines in a classic old-school dining room.
Moderate for Portugal. Hotels rise in peak season, but dining, coffee, and local buses stay fairly affordable for most tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis usually round up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Most Madrid to Coimbra flights use the Madrid Barajas Airport to Porto Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Coimbra 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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