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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $174. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Barcelona.$104 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Apr, returning Sun, 11 Apr.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Madrid on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Barcelona on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $104, select.

Barcelona.$104 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 May, returning Tue, 1 Jun.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Madrid on Sun, 30 May, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Barcelona on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $104, select.

Barcelona.$104 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Dec, returning Wed, 30 Dec.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Madrid on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Barcelona on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $104, select.

Barcelona.$104 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 May, returning Sun, 30 May.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Madrid on Sun, 23 May, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Barcelona on Sun, 30 May, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $104, select.

Barcelona.$104 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Madrid on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Barcelona on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $104, select.

Barcelona.$104 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Dec, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Madrid on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Barcelona on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $104, select.

Barcelona.$111 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Feb, returning Sat, 27 Feb.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Madrid on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Barcelona on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $111, select.

Barcelona.$140 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar, returning Mon, 22 Mar.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Madrid on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Barcelona on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $140, select.

Barcelona.$141 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Madrid on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Barcelona on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $141, select.

Barcelona.$142 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Apr, returning Sat, 22 May.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Madrid on Sat, 17 Apr, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Barcelona on Sat, 22 May, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.

Barcelona.$142 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Madrid on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Barcelona on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.

Barcelona.$142 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Sun, 9 May.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Madrid on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Barcelona on Sun, 9 May, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.

Barcelona.$142 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Madrid on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Barcelona on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.

Barcelona.$142 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Mar, returning Thu, 1 Apr.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Madrid on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Barcelona on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.

Barcelona.$142 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun, returning Tue, 1 Jun.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Madrid on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Barcelona on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.

Barcelona.$144 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Madrid on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Barcelona on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $144, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Barcelona

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Madrid to Barcelona: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Madrid to Barcelona below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Barcelona.

Madrid to Barcelona: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$104
Cheapest month to fly	January
Average flight time	1 hr, 20 mins
Most popular airline	Iberia
Average flights per week	866

Finding cheap flights from Madrid to Barcelona: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Madrid to Barcelona?

The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to Barcelona is $104. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Madrid to Barcelona?

1 hour and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Madrid to Barcelona.

Which airlines fly direct from Madrid to Barcelona?

Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling Airlines fly direct from Madrid to Barcelona.

How many flights are there a week from Madrid to Barcelona?

As of June 2026, there are 866 flights per week flying from Madrid to Barcelona.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Barcelona?

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Barcelona is usually January.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport on Sunday, 31 January 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Barcelona?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Barcelona but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Barcelona?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Barcelona is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Madrid Airport to Barcelona with?

Currently, Iberia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Barcelona.

Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know

The average length of a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Madrid.
Choose from 90 weekly Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport flights. The 06:45 departure with Iberia is the earliest flight available. Iberia operates the last service of the day at 21:35.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your MAD to BCN flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You can fly nonstop to Barcelona, Spain. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Iberia.
Iberia tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for MAD to BCN flights, with 85.13% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MAD and BCN include:
- Palma - Majorca Airport
- Alicante Airport
- Ibiza Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport flight is $46. A round-trip ticket right now is $104. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MAD to BCN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Picking up cheap flights from MAD to BCN is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport.

Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)

77% of flights leaving from Madrid Airport land at their destination on time.
Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MAD:

Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)

If you're getting in on a late Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near BCN:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Barcelona Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and explore beyond Barcelona's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Barcelona Airport around four weeks before your trip.

Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona

From Barcelona Airport, Barcelona is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)

July is the busiest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Barcelona in March.
Lock in your flight from Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport for August if you'd like to explore Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to BCN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.

Explore more of Spain

You've seen Barcelona, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Journey around 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its top sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Spain, consider Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are highlights.