Nashville to Madrid (BNA–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 10 hubs
CLT Charlotte 10h 23m AAWN AAAYBA Charlotte (CLT) to Madrid flights
ATL Atlanta 10h 28m AFAMDL AMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Madrid flights
BOS Boston 10h 46m AFB6DL AYB6BA Boston (BOS) to Madrid flights
PHL Philadelphia 10h 49m AAEIWN AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Madrid flights
JFK New York 10h 50m AAB6DL AAAYBA New York (JFK) to Madrid flights
IAD Dulles 10h 55m AVAZCM ACAYBA Dulles (IAD) to Madrid flights
ORD Chicago 11h 14m AAACAS AAAYBA Chicago (ORD) to Madrid flights
MIA Miami 11h 40m AAATBA 5YAAAY Miami (MIA) to Madrid flights
MCO Orlando 11h 45m F9NKWN AYBAIB Orlando (MCO) to Madrid flights
DUB Dublin 11h 50m BAEI ATEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Madrid flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Nashville to Madrid
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,342 mi 7h 57m nonstop +7h ahead

BNA–MAD had nonstop service from Iberia, last on the schedule in June 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 4,342 miles in 7h 57m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BNA–MAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IB Iberia 1 67% Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: IB (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 BNA to MAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,300
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → MAD
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
MAD → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Nashville.
BNA: CDT · MAD: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
Distance & Flight Time
4,342 mi / 6,987 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 57m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Spain visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This falls under the Schengen area rules, so the 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Getting to BNA

No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.

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.

BNA–MAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Madrid route.
Route details
Distance4,342 mi / 6,987 km
Flight time7h 57m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to MAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport take about 7h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 4,342 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BNA to MAD: Iberia. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 7h 57m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Boston Logan.
Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Nashville.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BNA to MAD

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) had nonstop service from Iberia, last on the schedule in June 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.

BNA to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to MAD is about 7 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,342 miles (6,987 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.