- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Madrid depart on average 72 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $98 (€80) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 03:55, the last at 19:30. The fastest flight covers the 1623 miles (2613 km) distance in 4h 5m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1623 miles (2613 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $98 (€80) |
Flights per day 72 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 4h 5m |
First flight 3:55 AM |
Last flight 7:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$92
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$146
Fastest journey on Aug 30
4 h
Average journey duration on Aug 30
11 h 18 m
Flights on Aug 30
4
Distance
2613 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Madrid will cost around $146 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 4 flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Madrid, including 4 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct flights cover the 2613 km distance in an average of 11 h 18 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h .
On Sun, Aug 30 the longest flights will take 14 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.








Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $176 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $176, while a train costs an average of $753.
Distance: 1623 miles (2613 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$176 Average price Cheapest | $243 Average price | $753 Average price | $909 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 4m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 48h 20m Average total duration 47h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55h 49m Average total duration 55h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Madrid:
A flight is $66 (€54) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Madrid costing on average $243 (€197).
A flight is $576 (€467) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Madrid costing on average $753 (€610).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 47h 50m.
Train takes on average 55h 19m.
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Madrid flights for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:30 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 16h45 | 9:15 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, August 30 | |||||
![]() | 5:10 AM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 12h35 | 5:45 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 4h00 | 10:00 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
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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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Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport -> Plaza de España
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Most Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Madrid flights use the Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Madrid airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Stockholm Arlanda 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 Stockholm Arlanda Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Arlanda Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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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