Bogota to Madrid (BOG–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
BOG–MAD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, Iberia and Air Europa lead the route. The flight covers 4,991 miles in approximately 9h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca Also: EK, EY | 28 | 788 | 9h29-9h40 | – | Star Alliance | EK, EY |
| IB Iberia Also: AY, BA, LA, LY, PC, QR | 21 | 359 | 9h40-9h45 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA, LA, LY, PC, QR |
| UX Air Europa Also: EY | 7 | 788 | 9h45 | – | SkyTeam | EY |
| E9 Iberojet | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Bogota
| Metric | BOG→MAD | MDE→MAD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BOG | – | 134 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 175 | 18 |
| Flight time | 9h 40m | 9h 15m |
Travel Essentials
BOG: -05 · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bogota, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
Colombian passport holders enter Spain and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS travel authorization will be required once the EU system launches (expected late 2026). Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. The 90-day limit applies across all Schengen countries combined.
TransMilenio bus (Route K11 or feeder routes) connects to the airport from major stations in the BRT network for COP 3,000–4,000 (around $0.75). The airport bus terminal is adjacent to the terminal building; journey time from central Bogotá is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic.Taxis from Zona Rosa or the historic center cost COP 25,000–40,000 (about $6–10) and take 25–45 minutes. InDriver and Uber (operating as a peer-to-peer service) run slightly cheaper. Avoid unlicensed taxis; use only yellow metered cabs or apps. Traffic on the Avenida El Dorado is consistently congested during morning and evening peaks.
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.
BOG–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOG to MAD
El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, Iberia, Air Europa and Iberojet. With 175 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BOG to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOG to MAD is about 9 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,991 miles (8,031 km). There are approximately 175 weekly flights outbound and 183 return, totaling 358 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jose Maria Córdova, Alfonso Bonilla Aragon and Rafael Nuñez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Medellín (MDE).