Direct (nonstop) flights from Barcelona to Madrid

3 airlines fly nonstop from El Prat Airport (BCN) to Barajas (MAD). It's 300 miles (483 km), about 1h 25m in the air. Operated by Iberia, Air Europa, Vueling.

BCN
El Prat Airport
🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain
MAD
Barajas
🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain
Flight Time
1h 25m
Distance
300 mi
483 km
CO₂/pax
56 kg
−36 kg vs. layover
Airlines
3
Iberia +2
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Iberia Iberia Air Europa Air Europa Vueling Vueling

Route data last updated: May 26, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Iberia IB Iberia
Route
BCN → MAD
Flight Time
1h 25m
Distance
300 mi
Air Europa UX Air Europa
Route
BCN → MAD
Flight Time
1h 25m
Distance
300 mi
Vueling VY Vueling
Route
BCN → MAD
Flight Time
1h 25m
Distance
300 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Barcelona to Madrid with one stop · direct emits 56 kg CO₂ per passenger

BCN VLC (Valencia) MAD
Leg 1: 1h 5m (183 mi) Leg 2: 55m (178 mi) Total: ~2h 🍃 92 kg CO₂ (+64% vs. direct)
Leg 1
BCN → VLC
1h 5m · 183 mi
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Leg 2
VLC → MAD
55m · 178 mi
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BCN PMI (Palma de Mallorca) MAD
Leg 1: 55m (126 mi) Leg 2: 1h 25m (340 mi) Total: ~2h 20m 🍃 111 kg CO₂ (+98% vs. direct)
Leg 1
BCN → PMI
55m · 126 mi
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Leg 2
PMI → MAD
1h 25m · 340 mi
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BCN BIO (Bilbao) MAD
Leg 1: 1h 15m (290 mi) Leg 2: 1h 5m (197 mi) Total: ~2h 20m 🍃 115 kg CO₂ (+105% vs. direct)
Leg 1
BCN → BIO
1h 15m · 290 mi
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Leg 2
BIO → MAD
1h 5m · 197 mi
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BCN ALC (Alicante) MAD
Leg 1: 1h 15m (250 mi) Leg 2: 1h 5m (221 mi) Total: ~2h 20m 🍃 112 kg CO₂ (+100% vs. direct)
Leg 1
BCN → ALC
1h 15m · 250 mi
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Leg 2
ALC → MAD
1h 5m · 221 mi
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BCN VIT (Vitoria) MAD
Leg 1: 1h 15m (270 mi) Leg 2: 1h 5m (170 mi) Total: ~2h 20m 🍃 107 kg CO₂ (+91% vs. direct)
Leg 1
BCN → VIT
1h 15m · 270 mi
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Leg 2
VIT → MAD
1h 5m · 170 mi
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Barcelona to Madrid?

A nonstop flight from Barcelona (BCN) to Madrid (MAD) takes approximately 1 hours and 25 minutes. The distance is 300 miles (483 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Barcelona to Madrid?

3 airlines: Iberia, Air Europa, Vueling.

Is there a nonstop flight from Barcelona to Madrid?

Yes. 3 airlines: Iberia, Air Europa, Vueling.

How far is Barcelona from Madrid?

The flight distance from Barcelona to Madrid is 300 miles (483 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as Mumbai to Goa.

What type of aircraft flies from Barcelona to Madrid?

At 1h 25m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Barcelona to Madrid?

Roughly 56 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 280 km.

Is the return flight from Madrid to Barcelona also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

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

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at El Prat Airport for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.