- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Flights from Valencia Airport to Madrid depart on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by train.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 03:40, the last at 19:35. The fastest flight covers the 182 miles (294 km) distance in 55m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 182 miles (294 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Flights per day 13 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 55m |
First flight 3:40 AM |
Last flight 7:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Cheapest price
$399
Average price
$493
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 28 m
Flights per day
7
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Valencia 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 Valencia Airport to Madrid will cost around $493 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $399.
Of the 7 flights that leave Valencia Airport for Madrid onSat, Jul 18, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct flights cover the 294 km distance in an average of 7 h 28 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the longest flights will take 18 h 25 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.
IB1080
IB1082
IB1084
AT969 · AT970
AT969 · AT972
IB1082
IB1084
IB1080
AT969 · AT972
AT969 · AT5448Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valencia Airport to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $29.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Valencia Airport to Madrid:
A train is $25 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valencia Airport to Madrid costing on average $52 (€42).
A train is $58 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia Airport to Madrid costing on average $84 (€69).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 17m.
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
The table below shows live departures for Valencia Airport to Madrid flights for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IB1082 | 5:40 PM Valencia Airport | 1h05 | 6:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
IB1084 | 6:15 AM Valencia Airport | 1h05 | 7:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1080 | 9:40 AM Valencia Airport | 1h05 | 10:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 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.
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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Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport -> Plaza de España
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Most Valencia Airport to Madrid flights use the Valencia Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Valencia Airport and Madrid airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Valencia Airport is 1 km from Valencia city centre. Public transport options include:
Valencia 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 the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Valencia Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Valencia Airport: Ramps, toilets.
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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