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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Madrid?

January is currently the cheapest month to fly to Madrid . At this moment in time June is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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 R490, while return flights cost around R2 215.

How much is a return flight to Madrid?

A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around R6 619, however they can be found for as little as R2 215.

Where does the fastest flight to Madrid depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Madrid, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 10 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).

R6 122+ Cheap Flights to Madrid, Spain

Flights to Madrid, Spain in 2025

Return from	R11 112
One-way from	R6 122
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R11 352

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Tue 2/1219:45JNB - MAD

2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/1212:00MAD - JNB

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/11R11 198

Tue 18/1119:35JNB - MAD

1 stop25h 25mBritish Airways

Fri 21/1114:35MAD - JNB

1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/11R11 301

Mon 17/1119:45JNB - MAD

2 stops21h 55mBrussels Airlines

Mon 24/116:25MAD - JNB

2 stops26h 05mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 11/11R11 575

Tue 16/1219:35JNB - MAD

1 stop16h 30mBritish Airways

Wed 18/312:50MAD - JNB

1 stop17h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/11R11 678

Thu 18/1219:35JNB - MAD

1 stop17h 20mBritish Airways

Tue 17/314:35MAD - JNB

1 stop18h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/11R11 781

Tue 16/1219:35JNB - MAD

1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways

Fri 20/318:05MAD - JNB

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Deal found 11/11R11 815

Sun 14/1219:35JNB - MAD

1 stop17h 55mBritish Airways

Sun 15/318:05MAD - JNB

1 stop15h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/11R12 124

Sat 13/1219:35JNB - MAD

1 stop17h 20mBritish Airways

Fri 20/318:05MAD - JNB

1 stop15h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/11R13 204

Best flights to Madrid
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Tue 16/1219:35JNB - MAD

1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways

Thu 19/312:00MAD - JNB

1 stop18h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/11R11 781

Tue 16/1219:35JNB - MAD

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Fri 20/314:35MAD - JNB

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Deal found 10/11R11 781

Thu 18/1219:35JNB - MAD

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Thu 19/312:50MAD - JNB

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Deal found 10/11R11 781

Tue 16/1219:35JNB - MAD

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Mon 16/312:00MAD - JNB

1 stop18h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/11R11 781

Thu 18/1219:35JNB - MAD

1 stop17h 20mBritish Airways

Sat 21/312:00MAD - JNB

1 stop21h 25mBritish Airways

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Thu 18/1219:35JNB - MAD

1 stop17h 20mBritish Airways

Wed 18/310:35MAD - JNB

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Deal found 10/11R11 781

Tue 16/1219:35JNB - MAD

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Sun 15/310:35MAD - JNB

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Mon 15/1222:00JNB - MAD

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Fri 20/314:35MAD - JNB

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Wed 17/1219:35JNB - MAD

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Fri 20/314:35MAD - JNB

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Wed 17/1219:35JNB - MAD

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Deal found 10/11R12 124

Last-minute flights to Madrid
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Mon 17/1119:45JNB - MAD

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Tue 18/1119:35JNB - MAD

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Tue 2/1219:45JNB - MAD

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Mon 8/1212:00MAD - JNB

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Sat 13/1219:35JNB - MAD

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Fri 20/318:05MAD - JNB

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Deal found 10/11R13 204

Sun 14/1219:35JNB - MAD

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Fri 20/314:35MAD - JNB

1 stop18h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/11R12 124

Sun 14/1219:35JNB - MAD

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Tue 16/1219:35JNB - MAD

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Wed 18/312:50MAD - JNB

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Tue 16/1219:35JNB - MAD

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Sun 15/310:35MAD - JNB

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Thu 18/1219:35JNB - MAD

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Mon 16/310:35MAD - JNB

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Deal found 11/11R12 312

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 12 November 2025.

Thu 4/125:55JNB - MAD

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Deal found 10/11R6 122

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1 stop34h 15mEtihad Airways

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Tue 18/1119:10JNB - MAD

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Deal found 10/11R7 408

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JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

19:35-9:45

1 stop15h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 19/3

12:00-7:35

1 stop18h 35m

R11 781

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

19:35-18:25

1 stop23h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 20/3

14:35-10:25

1 stop18h 50m

R11 781

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/12

19:35-11:55

1 stop17h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 19/3

12:50-10:25

1 stop20h 35m

R11 781

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

19:35-9:45

1 stop15h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 16/3

12:00-7:35

1 stop18h 35m

R11 781

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/12

19:35-11:55

1 stop17h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 21/3

12:00-10:25

1 stop21h 25m

R11 781

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/12

19:35-11:55

1 stop17h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 18/3

10:35-10:25

1 stop22h 50m

R11 781

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

19:35-9:45

1 stop15h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 15/3

10:35-10:25

1 stop22h 50m

R11 815

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

22:00-22:35

1 stop25h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 20/3

14:35-10:25

1 stop18h 50m

R12 124

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

19:35-22:35

1 stop28h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 20/3

14:35-10:25

1 stop18h 50m

R12 124

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

19:35-22:35

1 stop28h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 21/3

18:05-10:25

1 stop15h 20m

R12 124

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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 10 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, Emirates and Etihad Airways.

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

3 406 reviews

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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

3 406 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 406 reviews

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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

3 660 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 406 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

1 289 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 406 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

894 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 406 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

7 513 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 406 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 R490, while return flights cost around R2 215.
How much is a return flight to Madrid?
A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around R6 619, however they can be found for as little as R2 215.
Where does the fastest flight to Madrid depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Madrid, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 10 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

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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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