Barcelona to Madrid (BLA–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
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.
BLA–MAD had nonstop service from LASER Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,257 miles in 9h 35m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QL LASER Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Barcelona
| Metric | BLA→MAD | CCS→MAD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BLA | – | 160 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 12 |
| Weekly flights | – | 21 |
| Flight time | 9h 35m | 7h 48m |
Travel Essentials
BLA: -04 · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
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.
BLA–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BLA to MAD
General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport (BLA) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) had nonstop service from LASER Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
BLA to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BLA to MAD is about 9 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,257 miles (6,850 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via El Dorado, Jose Maria Córdova and Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Maiquetía (CCS).