The cheapest and fastest flights from Madrid to Barcelona
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- $168
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- $294
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 1 h 15 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 1 h 21 m
- Flights on 13 Nov
- 44
- Distance
- 504 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Barcelona will cost around $294 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only $168.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 44 flights from Madrid to Barcelona, including 5 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 504 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 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.
LX2033+
LX19527:30 PM 13h35 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport $168 1 One-way 1 change
LH1119 · LH11328:35 AM 9h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 5:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $174 1 One-way 1 change
LH1119 · LH11308:35 AM 7h55 Madrid Barajas Airport 4:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $174 1 One-way 1 change
LH1115 · LH11385:15 PM 6h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $174 1 One-way 1 change
LH1117 · LH11286:05 AM 6h55 Madrid Barajas Airport 1:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $174 1 One-way 1 change
IB4279:40 PM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 10:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $286 1 One-way 0 changes
IB4078:25 AM 1h20 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:45 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport $286 1 One-way 0 changes
IB4016:40 AM 1h20 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport $392 1 One-way 0 changes
UX77017:30 AM 1h25 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport $393 1 One-way 0 changes
UX77033:15 PM 1h25 Madrid Barajas Airport 4:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $394 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Madrid to Barcelona flight
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona depart on average 44 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $30 but you can travel from only $6 by coach.
There are 13 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest flight covers the 504 km distance in 1h 15m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 504 km |
Average flight duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 |
Flights per day 44 |
Direct flights 13 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 5:45 AM |
Last flight 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
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Live departures
Madrid to Barcelona flight times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Barcelona flights for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UX6097 · UX6102 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h10 | 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX6097 · UX6060 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h25 | 2:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX6097 · UX6156 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h05 | 11:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX6097 · UX6072 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h55 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX6097 · UX6006 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h55 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
AT971 · AT960 | 7:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h05 | 6:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
AT971 · AT964 | 7:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h40 | 11:45 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
VY1009 | 7:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 8:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5993 | 7:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 8:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX6049 · UX6102 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h25 | 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX6049 · UX6156 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h20 | 11:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX6049 · UX6072 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h10 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX6049 · UX6006 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h10 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX6049 · UX6060 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h40 | 2:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
| Friday, 13 November | |||||
AZ59 · AZ74 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h55 | 10:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
AZ59 · AZ76 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h00 | 3:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH1117 · LH1128 | 6:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h55 | 1:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH1117 · LH1126 | 6:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h05 | 12:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
SN3732 · SN3697 | 6:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h00 | 11:25 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
IB401 | 6:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 8:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AZ7115+ AZ76 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h55 | 3:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH4155+ LH1812 | 7:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h05 | 2:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH4155+ LH1814 | 7:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h10 | 5:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX7701 | 7:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h25 | 8:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX6031 · UX6072 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h35 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX6031 · UX6006 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h35 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX6031 · UX6102 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h50 | 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
IB407 | 8:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 9:45 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH1119 · LH1132 | 8:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h05 | 5:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH1119 · LH1130 | 8:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h55 | 4:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LX2027 · LX1956 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h00 | 7:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX6013 · UX6060 | 10:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h10 | 2:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
AZ61 · AZ78 | 11:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h35 | 11:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH4153+ LH1814 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h35 | 5:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH4153+ LH1816 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h55 | 10:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
AT973 · AT960 | 1:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h10 | 6:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH1113 · LH1136 | 1:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h35 | 7:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
LH1113 · LH1138 | 1:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h00 | 11:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX6067 · UX6072 | 2:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h20 | 5:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX7703 | 3:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h25 | 4:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: Madrid to Barcelona flights
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Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Barcelona
Most Madrid to Barcelona flights use the Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Barcelona airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Which Madrid airport do flights to Barcelona leave from?
Getting to Madrid Barajas Airport from Madrid city centre
Madrid Barajas Airport is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Barajas Airport airport facilities and services
Madrid Barajas Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Which Barcelona airport do flights from Madrid arrive at?
Getting to Barcelona El Prat Airport from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona El Prat Airport is 3 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona El Prat Airport airport facilities and services
Barcelona El Prat Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited time. ATMs are located throughout both terminals, offering services from various banks.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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