- Must visit
National Museum of Anthropology
World-class anthropology museum with iconic Aztec and Maya collections; essential for understanding Mexico’s deep history.
Flights from Madrid to Mexico City depart on average 78 times per day, taking around 14h 43m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $394 (€319) if you book in advance.
There are 7 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 5631 miles (9063 km) distance in 11h 25m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 5631 miles (9063 km) |
Average flight duration 14h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $394 (€319) |
Flights per day 78 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 11h 25m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 01
$1727
Average ticket price on Sep 01
$2383
Fastest journey on Sep 01
11 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
11 h 29 m
Flights on Sep 01
93
Distance
9063 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Mexico City is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Mexico City will cost around $2383 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $1727.
On Tue, Sep 01, we found 93 flights from Madrid to Mexico City, including 8 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 01 the direct flights cover the 9063 km distance in an average of 11 h 29 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 11 h 15 m .
On Tue, Sep 01 the longest flights will take 11 h 35 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.
TK1860 · TK184
AV27 · AV22
AV11 · AV22
AV11 · AV72
AV11 · AV44
IB303
IB311
IB307
UX2453
AM2The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Mexico City flights for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AM39 · AM265 | 2:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h35 | 11:10 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AM39 · AM207 | 2:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h35 | 9:10 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AM39 · AM205 | 2:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 25h40 | 8:15 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AM39 · AM201 | 2:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 24h40 | 7:15 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AV17 · AV234 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h20 | 2:00 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
LH1115 · LH498 | 5:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 32h30 | 5:30 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
KL1506+ KL8990 | 5:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h35 | 1:55 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AV11 · AV72 | 5:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h50 | 12:10 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AV11 · AV44 | 5:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h45 | 3:05 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AV11 · AV22 | 5:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 32h45 | 6:05 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AF1801 · AF178 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 31h10 | 4:55 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
IB311 | 6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h30 | 9:55 PM Mexico City | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK1860 · TK182 | 6:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h35 | 7:05 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AF1101 · AF178 | 8:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 28h40 | 4:55 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AF1101+ AF6060 | 8:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 30h50 | 7:05 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
KL1508 · KL685 | 8:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 29h29 | 5:59 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AM22 | 11:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h40 | 3:15 AM Mexico City | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX2451 | 11:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h40 | 3:15 AM Mexico City | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB303 | 11:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h15 | 3:10 AM Mexico City | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 1 | |||||
AV301 · AV430 | 2:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h45 | 10:55 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AV47 · AV72 | 2:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h50 | 12:10 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AV47 · AV186 | 2:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 28h40 | 11:00 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
LH1121 · LH498 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h35 | 5:30 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF174 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h50 | 7:50 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF178 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h55 | 4:55 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
KL1500 · KL685 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h59 | 5:59 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AF1401+ AF6060 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h05 | 7:05 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
KL3390+ KL685 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h59 | 5:59 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
TK1360 · TK184 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 31h25 | 7:05 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AV27 · AV44 | 8:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h55 | 3:05 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AV27 · AV22 | 8:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h55 | 6:05 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
LH1123 · LH498 | 8:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h05 | 5:30 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AM35 · AM971 | 9:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h10 | 4:10 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AM20 | 9:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h45 | 12:45 PM Mexico City | 0 transfersDirect | |
AM35 · AM973 | 9:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h15 | 7:15 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AM35 · AM941 | 9:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h45 | 5:45 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AF6805 · AF3589 | 9:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h15 | 7:05 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AF1001 · AF174 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h45 | 7:50 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AF1001 · AF178 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h50 | 4:55 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AF1001+ AF6060 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h00 | 7:05 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
KL1502 · KL685 | 10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h34 | 5:59 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
BA457 · BA243 | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h10 | 7:45 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UX2453 | 10:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h35 | 2:20 PM Mexico City | 0 transfersDirect | |
AM2 | 10:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h35 | 2:20 PM Mexico City | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA50 · UA1065 | 10:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h55 | 6:45 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA50 · UA1063 | 10:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 32h55 | 11:45 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AV183 · AV72 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 33h05 | 12:10 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AV183 · AV186 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h55 | 11:00 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AV183 · AV44 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 24h00 | 3:05 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA261 · UA1566 | 11:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h00 | 8:15 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
BA4261+ BA4992 | 11:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h50 | 10:20 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
IB333+ IB4051 | 11:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h30 | 8:00 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
BA4261+ BA4991 | 11:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h30 | 8:00 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
TK1858 · TK184 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 27h05 | 7:05 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
BA459 · BA243 | 12:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h35 | 7:45 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
IB3644 · IB3602 | 12:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h35 | 7:45 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AF1301 · AF174 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h30 | 7:50 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
BA4991 · BA1559 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h40 | 8:00 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
BA4992 · BA1559 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h00 | 10:20 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
IB4051 · IB4611 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h40 | 8:00 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
IB8238 · IB4608 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h11 | 8:51 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
BA1513 · BA2394 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 35h35 | 4:15 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
BA1513 · BA2395 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h11 | 8:51 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AC835 · AC995 | 12:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h10 | 11:55 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
LH6760 · AC995 | 12:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h10 | 11:55 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AC835 · AC895+ AC1889 | 12:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h25 | 11:10 PM Mexico City | 2 transfers | |
AC835 · AC489+ AC1887 | 12:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 30h10 | 10:55 AM Mexico City | 2 transfers | |
AC835 · AC421+ AC1887 | 12:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 30h10 | 10:55 AM Mexico City | 2 transfers | |
AC835 · AC427+ AC1887 | 12:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 30h10 | 10:55 AM Mexico City | 2 transfers | |
AC835 · AC895+ AC1887 | 12:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 30h10 | 10:55 AM Mexico City | 2 transfers | |
AC835 · AC429+ AC1887 | 12:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 30h10 | 10:55 AM Mexico City | 2 transfers | |
AC835 · AC421+ AC1889 | 12:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h25 | 11:10 PM Mexico City | 2 transfers | |
AC835+ AC1887+ AC7883 | 12:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 30h10 | 10:55 AM Mexico City | 2 transfers | |
AF9967+ AF3668 | 12:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h30 | 10:15 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
IB305+ IB9014 | 1:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h40 | 8:50 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
IB305+ IB7509 | 1:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h15 | 8:25 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
IB305+ IB7514 | 1:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h20 | 9:30 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
IB307 | 1:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h30 | 4:45 PM Mexico City | 0 transfersDirect | |
AC825 · AC111+ AC2096 | 1:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 41h45 | 11:15 PM Mexico City | 2 transfers | |
AC825 · AC113+ AC2096 | 1:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 41h45 | 11:15 PM Mexico City | 2 transfers | |
LH6590+ AC1887 | 1:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 29h25 | 10:55 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AC825+ AC1889 | 1:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h40 | 11:10 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AC1889+ LH6590 | 1:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h40 | 11:10 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AC825 · AC109+ AC2096 | 1:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 41h45 | 11:15 PM Mexico City | 2 transfers | |
AC825 · AC103+ AC2096 | 1:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 41h45 | 11:15 PM Mexico City | 2 transfers | |
AC825 · AC185+ AC2096 | 1:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 41h45 | 11:15 PM Mexico City | 2 transfers | |
AC825 · AC101+ AC2096 | 1:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 41h45 | 11:15 PM Mexico City | 2 transfers | |
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Discover the best of Mexico City — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Mexico City trip today.
World-class anthropology museum with iconic Aztec and Maya collections; essential for understanding Mexico’s deep history.
Blue House where Frida Kahlo lived; intimate rooms and artworks reveal her life, relationships, and creative world.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum in Chapultepec, known for major Mexican works and rotating exhibitions.
Leafy central park with lakes, museums, monuments, and wide walking paths; the city’s great urban green escape.
Bohemian neighborhood of plazas, churches, and jacaranda-lined streets, known for culture, history, and relaxed walks.
Elegant boulevard linking major monuments and skyscrapers; excellent for architecture, walks, and Sunday bike rides.
Al Pastor tacos are pork marinated with chiles and pineapple, shaved from a vertical spit. They are a defining Mexico City street food with Lebanese influence.
Tlacoyos are oval masa cakes stuffed with beans, fava beans, or cheese, griddled and topped with nopales, salsa, and cheese. A classic Mexico City antojito.
Pozole is a hominy soup, often red or white, served with pork or chicken and garnishes. It is deeply traditional and widely eaten for celebrations and weekends.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant known for refined Mexican cuisine, excellent moles, and elegant service in Polanco.
Historic cantina-style restaurant famous for pozole, traditional antojitos, and classic Mexico City atmosphere near Centro Histórico.
Well-known restaurant serving regional Mexican dishes with polished presentation in a stylish Roma setting.
Moderate for a major capital: meals and transit are affordable, but central hotels and upscale dining can raise costs versus many Latin American cities.
Tip 10-15% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up or add a small tip in cafes. Taxis do not require tips, but rounding up the fare is common.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Mexico City 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 Mexico City, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Mexico City flights use the Madrid Barajas Airport to Mexico City airport pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Mexico City 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.
Mexico City is 4 km from Mexico City city centre. Public transport options include:
Mexico City has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in both terminals, offering Mexican and intertiol cuisines. Top options include Toks and Wings.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, near entrances and exits.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mexico City: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mexico City: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mexico City: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels such as Hilton Mexico City Airport are located within the airport and others like Courtyard by Marriott within walking distance..
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