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Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Flights from Marbella to Madrid depart on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $50 but you can travel from only $11 by train.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 01:00, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 277 miles (446 km) distance in 1h 10m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 277 miles (446 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 |
Flights per day 11 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 1:00 AM |
Last flight 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price
$127
Average price
$163
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Flights per day
53
Distance
446 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Marbella to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marbella to Madrid will cost around $163 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $127.
Of the 53 flights that leave Marbella for Madrid onMon, Aug 03, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct flights cover the 446 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 10 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the longest flights will take 1 h 10 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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UX5050Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marbella to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $50.
Distance: 277 miles (446 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$241 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Marbella to Madrid:
A bus is $0.56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marbella to Madrid costing on average $27.
A bus is $215 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marbella to Madrid costing on average $241.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 34m.
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
The table below shows live departures for Marbella to Madrid flights for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UX5038 | 9:10 PM Malaga Airport | 1h10 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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NORMAL.+ UX5042 | 12:15 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 9h30 | 9:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5032 | 12:15 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 8h05 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5036 | 5:25 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 8h20 | 1:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5042 | 5:25 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 4h20 | 9:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5036 | 6:00 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 7h45 | 1:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5036 | 6:30 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 7h15 | 1:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5032 | 7:10 AM Malaga Airport | 1h10 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
EXPRESS.+ UX5036 | 7:30 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 6h15 | 1:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
EXPRESS.+ UX5050 | 7:30 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 10h45 | 6:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5042 | 8:35 AM Malaga Airport | 1h10 | 9:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NORMAL.+ UX5036 | 8:55 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 4h50 | 1:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5050 | 8:55 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 9h20 | 6:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5050 | 9:00 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 9h15 | 6:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5036 | 9:00 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 4h45 | 1:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5050 | 9:40 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 8h35 | 6:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5036 | 9:40 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 4h05 | 1:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5050 | 10:50 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 7h25 | 6:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5050 | 11:10 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 7h05 | 6:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5038 | 11:10 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 11h10 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
EXPRESS.+ UX5050 | 11:25 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 6h50 | 6:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
EXPRESS.+ UX5038 | 11:25 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 10h55 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
EXPRESS.+ UX5050 | 11:45 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 6h30 | 6:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
EXPRESS.+ UX5038 | 11:45 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 10h35 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5050 | 12:10 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 6h05 | 6:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5038 | 12:10 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 10h10 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5036 | 12:35 PM Malaga Airport | 1h10 | 1:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NORMAL.+ UX5050 | 12:35 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 5h40 | 6:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5038 | 12:35 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 9h45 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5050 | 1:00 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 5h15 | 6:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5038 | 1:00 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 9h20 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5038 | 1:20 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 9h00 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5050 | 1:20 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 4h55 | 6:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
EXPRESS.+ UX5050 | 1:30 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 4h45 | 6:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
EXPRESS.+ UX5038 | 1:30 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 8h50 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5038 | 1:50 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 8h30 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5050 | 1:50 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 4h25 | 6:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
MULTIMEDIA.+ UX5038 | 2:00 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 8h20 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5050 | 2:10 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 4h05 | 6:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5038 | 2:10 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 8h10 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5038 | 2:30 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 7h50 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5038 | 2:35 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 7h45 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5038 | 3:00 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 7h20 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5038 | 3:15 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 7h05 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5038 | 3:30 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 6h50 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
EXPRESS.+ UX5038 | 3:55 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 6h25 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5038 | 4:30 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 5h50 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5038 | 4:40 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 5h40 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5038 | 5:00 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 5h20 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX5050 | 5:05 PM Malaga Airport | 1h10 | 6:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NORMAL.+ UX5038 | 5:10 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 5h10 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ UX5038 | 5:25 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 4h55 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
MULTIMEDIA.+ UX5038 | 5:50 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
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World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Leading modern art museum best known for Picasso’s Guernica, plus major works by Dalí and Miró.
Celebrated collection of European masters from Van Eyck to Hopper in a refined palace setting.
Madrid’s most famous park offers gardens, a boating lake, monuments, and relaxed walks in the city center.
Lively grand avenue known for architecture, shopping, theaters, and nonstop energy from day to night.
Elegant boulevard linking major museums and landmarks, ideal for a classic central Madrid walk.
A hearty chickpea stew with meats, vegetables, and broth, especially traditional in Madrid and often served in stages.
Crisp fried squid rings served in a baguette roll. This iconic Madrid street food is especially linked to bars around Plaza Mayor.
Tripe stew with chorizo and morcilla in a rich sauce. A classic old Madrid tavern dish with deep local roots.
Refined two-Michelin-star dining focused on seasonal Spanish produce, with elegant modern cooking in a polished fine-dining room.
Traditional Madrid restaurant known for cocido madrileño served in stages, with an old-school dining room and loyal local following.
Historic century-old tavern famed for roast suckling pig and Castilian dishes in a classic, wood-lined setting near Plaza Mayor.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels vary, dining is reasonable, and public transport is good value for tourists.
Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marbella to Madrid 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 Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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