What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid?

Madrid Barajas (MAD), located 13,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Madrid.

Can I find cheaper flights to Madrid if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Madrid on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Madrid?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Madrid.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Madrid?

Madrid Barajas is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Madrid. One-way flights to Madrid Barajas typically cost R478, while return flights cost around R2 163.

How much is a return flight to Madrid?

A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around R6 464, however they can be found for as little as R2 163.

Where does the fastest flight to Madrid depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Madrid, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 20 minutes).

Does Madrid Barajas have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Madrid Barajas can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Madrid Barajas?

Yes. Madrid Barajas has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hostelfly is the closest property to Madrid Barajas (0,0 km away from Madrid Barajas).

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Flights to Madrid, Spain in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Madrid. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 December 2025.

Wed 17/1219:35JNB - MAD

1 stop17h 20mBritish Airways

Wed 24/1212:00MAD - JNB

1 stop18h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/12R12 979

Tue 23/1219:35JNB - MAD

1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways

Fri 26/1214:35MAD - JNB

1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/12R14 670

Wed 17/1219:45JNB - MAD

2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 24/127:25MAD - JNB

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12R16 094

Wed 17/1219:45JNB - MAD

1 stop18h 30mLufthansa

Wed 24/127:25MAD - JNB

2 stops31h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 16/12R16 529

Fri 19/1223:59JNB - MAD

1 stop37h 11mKLM

Thu 1/16:00MAD - JNB

1 stop15h 05mKLM

Deal found 17/12R16 630

Tue 23/1219:45JNB - MAD

2 stops28h 45mBrussels Airlines

Fri 26/126:25MAD - JNB

2 stops26h 05mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 17/12R16 680

Tue 30/1223:59JNB - MAD

1 stop24h 26mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/118:45MAD - JNB

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12R17 986

Fri 19/1212:20JNB - MAD

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/19:10MAD - JNB

1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12R18 053

Tue 23/1219:45JNB - MAD

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/1217:10MAD - JNB

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12R18 070

Fri 19/1219:45JNB - MAD

2 stops17h 00mBrussels Airlines

Thu 1/16:25MAD - JNB

2 stops26h 05mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 17/12R18 221

Best flights to Madrid
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Madrid that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

Sun 1/214:30JNB - MAD

1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air

Sat 14/221:25MAD - JNB

1 stop14h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/12R11 204

Fri 24/418:00JNB - MAD

1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines

Sun 3/518:25MAD - JNB

1 stop16h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/12R11 271

Fri 27/222:00JNB - MAD

1 stop21h 35mBritish Airways

Sat 7/310:35MAD - JNB

1 stop22h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/12R11 455

Thu 29/119:45JNB - MAD

2 stops21h 55mBrussels Airlines

Thu 5/26:25MAD - JNB

2 stops26h 05mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 15/12R11 957

Thu 29/110:10JNB - MAD

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/212:35MAD - JNB

2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12R12 192

Thu 26/219:10JNB - MAD

1 stop16h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sun 15/314:25MAD - JNB

1 stop19h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/12R11 321

Sun 1/219:35JNB - MAD

1 stop17h 20mBritish Airways

Sat 14/218:05MAD - JNB

1 stop36h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/12R11 472

Fri 27/319:05JNB - MAD

1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines

Fri 3/418:25MAD - JNB

1 stop16h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/12R11 338

Thu 12/216:40JNB - MAD

2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19/26:30MAD - JNB

2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12R12 929

Sun 14/618:00JNB - MAD

1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines

Wed 8/712:00MAD - JNB

1 stop22h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/12R11 740

Last-minute flights to Madrid
Discover last-minute flight deals to Madrid. Data last updated 17 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 17/1219:35JNB - MAD

1 stop17h 20mBritish Airways

Wed 24/1212:00MAD - JNB

1 stop18h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/12R12 979

Wed 17/1219:45JNB - MAD

2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 24/127:25MAD - JNB

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12R16 094

Wed 17/1219:45JNB - MAD

1 stop18h 30mLufthansa

Wed 24/127:25MAD - JNB

2 stops31h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 16/12R16 529

Tue 23/1219:35JNB - MAD

1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways

Fri 26/1214:35MAD - JNB

1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/12R14 670

Sun 18/11:35JNB - MAD

3 stops21h 05mKenya Airways

Tue 3/211:00MAD - JNB

2 stops22h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 17/12R16 127

Mon 19/115:20JNB - MAD

3 stops28h 25mSWISS

Tue 3/219:35MAD - JNB

3 stops43h 40mSWISS

Deal found 17/12R14 084

Fri 23/112:45JNB - MAD

1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways

Tue 27/118:05MAD - JNB

2 stops20h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12R14 419

Fri 30/123:59JNB - MAD

2 stops18h 41mMultiple Airlines

Tue 19/56:00MAD - JNB

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12R12 761

Fri 30/110:25JNB - MAD

1 stop27h 15mEmirates

Fri 6/221:45MAD - JNB

1 stop17h 50mEmirates

Deal found 16/12R13 481

Sat 31/19:50JNB - MAD

3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/26:10MAD - JNB

2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12R13 599

One-way flights to Madrid
Search for one-way flight options to Madrid. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

Wed 14/119:05JNB - MAD

1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/12R7 838

Wed 14/113:45JNB - MAD

2 stops25h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/12R11 941

Tue 13/11:35JNB - MAD

3 stops35h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/12R16 027

Find flight deals to Madrid

Return from	R11 087
One-way from	R7 838
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 414

Etihad Airways
27/2-7/3
4 total stops
52h 30m total
Johannesburg to Madrid

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Turkish Airlines
14/1
1 total stop
19h 15m total
Johannesburg to Madrid

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Return

Price

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

14:30-5:25

1 stop15h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 14/2

21:25-13:05

1 stop14h 40m

R11 204

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

18:00-16:55

1 stop22h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 3/5

18:25-10:35

1 stop16h 10m

R11 271

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

19:10-10:25

1 stop16h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 15/3

14:25-10:50

1 stop19h 25m

R11 321

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

19:05-13:20

1 stop19h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 3/4

18:25-10:35

1 stop16h 10m

R11 338

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

22:00-18:35

1 stop21h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 7/3

10:35-10:25

1 stop22h 50m

R11 455

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

19:35-11:55

1 stop17h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 14/2

18:05-7:35

1 stop36h 30m

R11 472

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

18:00-16:55

1 stop22h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 8/7

12:00-10:35

1 stop22h 35m

R11 740

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

19:45-16:40

2 stops21h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/2

6:25-9:30

2 stops26h 05m

R11 957

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

10:10-23:35

1 stop14h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/2

12:35-9:30

2 stops19h 55m

R12 192

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

16:40-10:15

2 stops18h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 19/2

6:30-23:15

2 stops15h 45m

R12 929

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Best time to book a flight to Madrid

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Madrid

When is the best time to book a flight to Madrid?

The best time to book flights to Madrid is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Madrid?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Madrid takes 15 hours 25 minutes. Flights to Madrid from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Madrid?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Madrid should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Madrid?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Madrid are Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Madrid?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Madrid are SWISS, Lufthansa and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Madrid by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Madrid by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Read through reviews of airlines serving Spain, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 440 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 686 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 332 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

912 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 585 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

FAQs about flying to Madrid

What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid?
Madrid Barajas (MAD), located 13,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Madrid.
Can I find cheaper flights to Madrid if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Madrid on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Madrid?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Madrid.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Madrid?
Madrid Barajas is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Madrid. One-way flights to Madrid Barajas typically cost R478, while return flights cost around R2 163.
How much is a return flight to Madrid?
A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around R6 464, however they can be found for as little as R2 163.
Where does the fastest flight to Madrid depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Madrid, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 20 minutes).
Does Madrid Barajas have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Madrid Barajas can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Madrid Barajas?
Yes. Madrid Barajas has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hostelfly is the closest property to Madrid Barajas (0,0 km away from Madrid Barajas).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Read through reviews of airlines serving Spain, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Madrid

What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid?

Can I find cheaper flights to Madrid if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Madrid?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Madrid?

How much is a return flight to Madrid?

Where does the fastest flight to Madrid depart from?

Does Madrid Barajas have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Madrid Barajas?

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