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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 Vigo to Madrid depart on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
There are 8 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:55, the last at 23:35. The fastest flight covers the 288 miles (465 km) distance in 1h 5m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 288 miles (465 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Flights per day 8 |
Direct flights 8 |
Fastest flight 1h 5m |
First flight 5:55 AM |
Last flight 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 14
$157
Average ticket price on Sep 14
$325
Fastest journey on Sep 14
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 14
1 h 11 m
Flights on Sep 14
10
Distance
465 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Vigo to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vigo to Madrid will cost around $325 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $157.
On Mon, Sep 14, we found 10 flights from Vigo to Madrid, including 10 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 14 the direct flights cover the 465 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Mon, Sep 14 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.
FR 5483
UX7319
UX7311
UX7317
UX7315
UX7317
UX7315
UX7311
UX7319
IB468Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vigo to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, while a flight costs an average of $151.
Distance: 288 miles (465 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$151 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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 Vigo to Madrid:
A train is $34 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vigo to Madrid costing on average $54 (€43).
A train is $131 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vigo to Madrid costing on average $151 (€122).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 20m.
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
The table below shows live departures for Vigo to Madrid flights for today, Sunday, September 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UX7319 | 9:05 PM Vigo Airport | 1h10 | 10:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, September 14 | |||||
IB474 | 6:30 AM Vigo Airport | 1h15 | 7:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX7311 | 8:40 AM Vigo Airport | 1h10 | 9:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1128 | 9:20 AM Vigo Airport | 1h15 | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FR 573 | 9:15 AM Porto Airport | 1h15 | 11:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX7315 | 12:35 PM Vigo Airport | 1h10 | 1:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB468 | 1:30 PM Vigo Airport | 1h15 | 2:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX7317 | 4:50 PM Vigo Airport | 1h10 | 6:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1132 | 5:45 PM Vigo Airport | 1h15 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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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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Most Vigo to Madrid flights use the Vigo Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Vigo and Madrid airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Vigo Airport is 6 km from Vigo city centre. Public transport options include:
Vigo Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vigo Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vigo Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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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