- Must visit
Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona
A Major archaeology museum for understanding Roman Tarraco, a UNESCO World Heritage area near Salou. It is one of the strongest museum visits in the region.
Flights from Madrid to Salou depart on average 31 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $56 (€46) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by train.
There are 10 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest flight covers the 257 miles (415 km) distance in 1h 15m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 257 miles (415 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€46) |
Flights per day 31 |
Direct flights 10 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 5:45 AM |
Last flight 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$266
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Flights per day
58
Distance
415 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Salou is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Salou will cost around $266 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 58 flights that leave Madrid for Salou onTue, Jun 23, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 23 the direct flights cover the 415 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 Tue, Jun 23 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.
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IB409Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Salou among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $56.
Distance: 257 miles (415 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$126 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train 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 Salou:
A train is $58 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Salou costing on average $126 (€104).
Other travel options to Salou take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Salou flights for today, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IB401 | 6:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 8:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
IB405 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 9:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX6031 · UX6072 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h35 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6031 · UX6060 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h00 | 2:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6031 · UX6156 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h45 | 11:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB407 | 8:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 9:45 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX6021 · UX6060 | 9:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h10 | 2:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6021 · UX6072 | 9:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h45 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6021 · UX6156 | 9:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 25h55 | 11:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6013 · UX6072 | 10:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h40 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6013 · UX6156 | 10:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 24h50 | 11:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6013 · UX6060 | 10:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h05 | 2:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB409 | 10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 11:45 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB411 | 11:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 12:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB413 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 2:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 · UX6072 | 2:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h20 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB643 | 2:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 4:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB415 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 4:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
IB419 | 4:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 6:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX6079 · UX6102 | 5:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h05 | 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6079 · UX6072 | 5:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 24h50 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6079 · UX6156 | 5:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h00 | 11:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6079 · UX6060 | 5:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h15 | 2:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3728 · SN3707 | 5:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h20 | 10:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB421 | 6:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 7:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX3642 · UX3643 | 6:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h25 | 9:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6097 · UX6102 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h10 | 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6097 · UX6156 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h05 | 11:05 AM 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 · UX6060 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h20 | 2:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB423 | 7:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 8:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB789 | 7:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 8:45 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 | |
IB427 | 9:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 10:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX6049 · UX6156 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h20 | 11:05 AM 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 · UX6006 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h10 | 7:55 AM 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 | |
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A Major archaeology museum for understanding Roman Tarraco, a UNESCO World Heritage area near Salou. It is one of the strongest museum visits in the region.
A Historic 16th-century defensive tower that now hosts art exhibitions and cultural events. It is Salou’s main gallery-style cultural venue and a good stop for local history and rotating shows.
A Well-regarded maritime museum in nearby Tarragona with exhibits on the port, navigation, and coastal history. It is a practical museum option close to Salou for visitors wanting a larger collection.
Salou’s signature palm-lined seafront promenade, ideal for walking, beach access, and classic city views. It is one of the town’s most popular public spaces and a must for first-time visitors.
A Scenic coastal path linking coves, viewpoints, and dramatic Mediterranean panoramas. It is highly popular for photos, sunset walks, and discovering a more natural side of Salou.
A Quieter headland area known for coves, cliffs, and sea views. It is a favorite with repeat visitors who want a calmer atmosphere away from the busiest central beachfront.
A Tarragona coast fish stew or sauce-based seafood dish made with tomatoes, peppers, garlic, almonds, and ñora peppers. It is a classic flavor of the Costa Daurada near Salou.
Chargrilled spring onions served with romesco sauce, a famous seasonal specialty from nearby Tarragona. It is a beloved local social meal, especially in winter.
A Catalan salad of escarole, salt cod, tuna, anchovies, olives, and a rich nut-and-pepper sauce. It is traditional across coastal Catalonia and common in the wider region.
A respected restaurant offering refined Mediterranean cuisine with careful presentation and warm service. It is popular for a more intimate, higher-end dinner.
A well-known fine dining restaurant in Salou with creative tasting menus and polished service. It is one of the town’s standout choices for a special meal.
Established seafood and Mediterranean restaurant known for rice dishes, fish, and a comfortable seafront setting. A reliable option for classic coastal cooking.
Prices are moderate for Spain. Tourist areas cost more in summer, but casual dining and coffee stay fairly affordable.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change is fine in cafes. Taxis are usually rounded up, and hotel tipping is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Salou 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 Salou, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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