Cheap flights from Madrid to Barcelona
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Madrid to Barcelona and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | €83 | IberiaNonstop2 hrThu, Apr 2 — Mon, Apr 6 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Barcelona is currently €83 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | €35 | VuelingNonstop2 hrThu, Mar 19 | The cheapest one-way flight from Madrid to Barcelona is currently €35 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | €93 | VuelingNonstop2 hrThu, Mar 5 — Mon, Mar 9 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Madrid to Barcelona is currently €93 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | €302 | IberiaNonstop2 hrThu, Apr 9 — Sun, Apr 12 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Madrid to Barcelona is currently €302 | |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr 15 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Madrid to Barcelona takes 1 hr 15 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Madrid to Barcelona per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Barcelona is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
January
Cheapest
Prices in January are usually between €65 and €140.
Popular airlines from Madrid to Barcelona
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Madrid to Barcelona in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- IberiaNonstopfrom €83Typical price: €80–17589 weekly nonstop flightsMAD - BCNEvery day22 weekly connecting flightsMAD - BCNEvery day
- VuelingNonstopfrom €71Typical price: €85–20524 weekly nonstop flightsMAD - BCNEvery day
- Air EuropaNonstopfrom €89Typical price: €95–20017 weekly nonstop flightsMAD - BCNEvery day72 weekly connecting flightsMAD - BCNEvery day
- Tap Air Portugal59 weekly connecting flightsMAD - BCNEvery day
- Air Francefrom €3,605Typical price: €3,550–3,65049 weekly connecting flightsMAD - BCNEvery day
- British Airwaysfrom €330Typical price: €385–85036 weekly connecting flightsMAD - BCNEvery day
Popular airports near Madrid
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Madrid center and popularity with travelers.
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)MadridSpain34 min14 km
- Valencia Airport (VLC)ValènciaSpain3 hr 34 min293 km
- Valladolid Airport (VLL)ValladolidSpain2 hr 19 min172 km
- Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)ZaragozaSpain3 hr 15 min262 km
Popular airports near Barcelona
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Barcelona center and popularity with travelers.
- Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)BarcelonaSpain22 min12 km
- Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)GironaSpain1 hr 7 min75 km
- Reus Airport (REU)ReusSpain1 hr 19 min87 km
- Valencia Airport (VLC)ValènciaSpain3 hr 40 min307 km
Frequently asked questions about flying from Madrid to Barcelona
The cheapest flights from Madrid to Barcelona are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from €65 to €140.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Barcelona recently found on Google Flights was with Iberia from €83. The cheapest one-way flight was with Vueling from €35.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Iberia flight from Madrid to Barcelona is €83, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.
- The cheapest Vueling flight from Madrid to Barcelona is €71, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 23.
- The cheapest Air Europa flight from Madrid to Barcelona is €89, flying from Mar 21 to Mar 23.
- The cheapest Air France flight from Madrid to Barcelona is €3,605, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
- The cheapest British Airways flight from Madrid to Barcelona is €330, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Barcelona starts at €83 from Thu, Apr 2 to Mon, Apr 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at €35 and departs on Thu, Mar 19.
1 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Madrid to Barcelona.
Apr–Oct is peak travel season in Barcelona. Spring (May–Jun) brings the popular Sónar electronic music festival (Jun) and Verbena de Sant Juan (Jun 23), celebrated with fireworks and beach bonfires. Summer (Jul–Aug) can be hot and humid. The Grec Festival (Jul) features theater, dance, music and other performing arts.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Madrid to Barcelona.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Madrid to Barcelona really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Madrid to Barcelona.
In terms of nonstop flights, Iberia is the most popular. Iberia offers 89 nonstop flights and 22 connecting flights per week. Iberia flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
In terms of flights, Air Europa is the most popular. Air Europa offers 17 nonstop flights and 72 connecting flights per week. Air Europa flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
Other popular airlines flying from Madrid to Barcelona are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Iberia is the most popular. Iberia offers 89 nonstop flights and 22 connecting flights per week. Iberia flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
In terms of flights, Air Europa is the most popular. Air Europa offers 17 nonstop flights and 72 connecting flights per week. Air Europa flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
Other popular airlines flying from Madrid to Barcelona are:
- Vueling offers 24 nonstop flights per week. Vueling flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
- Tap Air Portugal offers 59 connecting flights per week. Tap Air Portugal flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
- Air France offers 49 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
- British Airways offers 36 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Madrid to Barcelona recently found on Google Flights was with Iberia from €83. The cheapest one-way flight was with Vueling from €35.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Iberia flight from Madrid to Barcelona is €83, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.
- The cheapest Vueling flight from Madrid to Barcelona is €71, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 23.
- The cheapest Air Europa flight from Madrid to Barcelona is €89, flying from Mar 21 to Mar 23.
- The cheapest Air France flight from Madrid to Barcelona is €3,605, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
- The cheapest British Airways flight from Madrid to Barcelona is €330, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
Iberia, Vueling and Air Europa fly direct from Madrid to Barcelona.
- There are 89 Iberia direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 24 Vueling direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 17 Air Europa direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Madrid and Barcelona at price €93 is offered by Vueling from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9.
Iberia, Vueling and Air Europa fly direct from Madrid to Barcelona.
- There are 89 Iberia direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 24 Vueling direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 17 Air Europa direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Madrid and Barcelona start at €83 from Thu, Apr 2 to Mon, Apr 6 with Iberia.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Madrid to Barcelona, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Madrid and Barcelona start at €302 from Thu, Apr 9 to Sun, Apr 12 with Iberia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Madrid and Barcelona start at €83 from Thu, Apr 2 to Mon, Apr 6.
To book business class trips from Madrid to Barcelona, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Madrid and Barcelona starts at €93 from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9 with Vueling.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Madrid and Barcelona at price €93 is offered by Vueling from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9.
To find last-minute flight deals from Madrid to Barcelona, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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