Cheap flights from Madrid to Barcelona
300 mi · 1h 25m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Madrid to Barcelona at a glance
Cheap flights from Madrid (MAD) to Barcelona (BCN) cover 300 miles (482 km) in about 1h 25m nonstop, with 5 airlines flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.
Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.
Flying from Madrid to Barcelona covers 300 miles (483 km) in approximately 1 hour 25 minutes. 5 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 5th most competitive of 157 routes from Madrid. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.
Nonstop distance 300 miles. Direct carriers include IB, VY, U2, FR and QR.
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Airlines on this route
5 airlines fly Madrid → Barcelona. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| IB | Direct |
| VY | Direct |
| U2 | Direct |
| FR | Direct |
| QR | Direct |
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Madrid to Barcelona — quick answers
How far is Madrid from Barcelona by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Madrid (MAD) to Barcelona (BCN) is 300 miles (482 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Barcelona?
The average nonstop flight time from MAD to BCN is 1 hours 25 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Madrid to Barcelona?
5 airlines serve this route nonstop: IB, VY, U2, FR, QR. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.