Brindisi to Madrid (BDS–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
FR5647
FR Ryanair
73H
3:15 PM
CEST
6:25 PM
CEST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5646
FR Ryanair
73H
7:04 PM
CEST T1
9:54 PM
CEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Brindisi to Madrid
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,127 mi 3h 10m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

BDS–MAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,127 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BDS–MAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 2 73H 3h10
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BDS to MAD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BDS to MAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,914
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Madrid from Brindisi

Nearby airports with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.
Metric BDS→MAD BRI→MAD TIA→MAD
Distance from BDS 70 mi 106 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 2 4 3
Flight time 3h 10m 3h 3h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of BDS with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Madrid is 0 hours the same as Brindisi.
BDS: CEST · MAD: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Brindisi, it's 6:00 PM in Madrid.
Distance & Flight Time
1,127 mi / 1,813 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Both Italy and Spain are EU and Schengen member states. Italian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Spain without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Getting from MAD

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.

Madrid Climate

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.

BDS–MAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Brindisi to Madrid route.
Route details
Distance1,127 mi / 1,813 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: BDS
IATA / ICAOBDS / LIBR
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
Destination: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BDS to MAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Brindisi Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport take approximately 3h 10m. The route covers 1,127 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from BDS to MAD. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BVA, EIN, TRN, KTW, FCO, BGY, VCE, BLQ, DUB, LIN, OTP, ZRH, LGW, LYS, MXP, GVA, VRN, BSL, ORY, AMS, STN, MUC, CRL, WRO, PSA and GDN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MAD to BDS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BRI, TIA and DBV. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BDS to MAD

Brindisi Airport (BDS) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BDS to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BDS to MAD ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,127 miles (1,813 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bari (BRI), Rinas (TIA) and Dubrovnik (DBV).