- Must visit
Museo de Santa Clara
Housed in a former monastery, this museum combines Islamic palace remains, cloisters, and art, making it one of Murcia’s richest cultural visits.
Flights from Madrid to Murcia depart on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by train.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:05, the last at 22:45. The fastest flight covers the 216 miles (349 km) distance in 1h 5m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 216 miles (349 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Flights per day 13 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 5m |
First flight 6:05 AM |
Last flight 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
Cheapest price
$92
Average price
$521
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Flights per day
19
Distance
349 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Murcia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Murcia will cost around $521 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
Of the 19 flights that leave Madrid for Murcia onThu, Jul 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct flights cover the 349 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 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.
UX4047
IB1011
IB1009
UX4049
IB1015
UX4049
UX4047
IB1011
IB1015
IB1009Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Murcia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. 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 $18, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 216 miles (349 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$204 Average price | $41 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg 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 Murcia:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Murcia costing on average $41 (€34).
A bus is $167 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Murcia costing on average $204 (€168).
Other travel options to Murcia take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Murcia flights for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UX6049 · UX4024 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h55 | 11:40 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6049 · UX4026 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h10 | 7:55 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
UX4047 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h10 | 8:10 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1009 | 7:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 8:40 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX6031 · UX4026 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h35 | 7:55 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6031 · UX4024 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h20 | 11:40 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6013 · UX4026 | 10:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h40 | 7:55 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6013 · UX4024 | 10:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 25h25 | 11:40 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1011 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 1:05 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AT973 · AT894 | 1:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h05 | 12:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6067 · UX4026 | 2:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h20 | 7:55 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6067 · UX4024 | 2:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h05 | 11:40 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX4049 | 3:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h10 | 4:20 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX6079 · UX4026 | 5:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h50 | 7:55 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6079 · UX4024 | 5:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h35 | 11:40 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6097 · UX4024 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h40 | 11:40 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6097 · UX4026 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 24h55 | 7:55 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1015 | 7:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 8:55 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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