Barcelona to Madrid (BLA–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
BOG Bogota 14h 25m 9V AVAYBA Bogota (BOG) to Madrid flights
MDE Medellín 14h 35m 9V AVEYUX Medellín (MDE) to Madrid flights
PTY Tocumen 14h 57m CM CMEYHU Tocumen (PTY) to Madrid flights
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Barcelona to Madrid
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,257 mi 9h 35m nonstop +6h ahead

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

Carriers that operated nonstop BLA–MAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QL LASER Airlines 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: QL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BLA to MAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
105
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 Barcelona

Nearby airports with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.
Metric BLA→MAD CCS→MAD
Distance from BLA 160 mi
Nonstop airlines 12
Weekly flights 21
Flight time 9h 35m 7h 48m
Airports within 200 miles of BLA with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Barcelona.
BLA: -04 · MAD: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
Distance & Flight Time
4,257 mi / 6,850 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 35m gate to gate.
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.

BLA–MAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Barcelona to Madrid route.
Route details
Distance4,257 mi / 6,850 km
Flight time9h 35m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BLA
IATA / ICAOBLA / SVBC
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BLA to MAD flights.
Nonstop flights from General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport take about 9h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 4,257 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BLA to MAD: LASER Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 9h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include El Dorado, Jose Maria Córdova and Tocumen.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MAD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Barcelona.
Yes, return flights from MAD to BLA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CCS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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).