Amsterdam to Madrid (AMS–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AMS–MAD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. KLM, Iberia and Air Europa lead the route. The flight covers 906 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM Also: 6E, AR, BT, CI, G3, GA, KQ, MF, MU, SK | 42 | 32Q, 7M8 | 2h23-2h40 | – | SkyTeam | 6E, AR, BT, CI, G3, GA, KQ, MF, MU, SK |
| IB Iberia Also: AY, BT, JL, LA, VY | 36 | 319, 320, CRK | 2h40-2h45 | – | Oneworld | AY, BT, JL, LA, VY |
| UX Air Europa Also: CI, EY, GA, JU, KQ, MF, MU | 28 | 32Q, 787, 7M8 | 2h29-2h40 | – | SkyTeam | CI, EY, GA, JU, KQ, MF, MU |
| EK Emirates | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→MAD | EIN→MAD | BRU→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 65 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| Weekly flights | 407 | 1 | 179 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 35m | 2h 20m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 6:00 PM in Madrid.
The Netherlands and Spain are both EU and Schengen members. Dutch citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa, registration, or time limit applies.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
AMS–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to MAD
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from KLM, Iberia, Air Europa and Emirates. With 407 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to MAD is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 906 miles (1,459 km). There are approximately 407 weekly flights outbound and 366 return, totaling 773 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bilbao, Brussels and London City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eindhoven (EIN), Zaventem (BRU) and Düsseldorf (DUS).