Boston to Madrid (BOS–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BOS–MAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 3,401 miles in approximately 6h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: AY, BA, EI | 14 | 32Q, 332 | 7h10 | Oneworld | AY, BA, EI | |
| B6 JetBlue | 7 | 32Q | 6h54 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BOS: EDT · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
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.
MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.
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.
BOS–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOS to MAD
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and Iberia. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BOS to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOS to MAD ranges from 6 hours 54 minutes to 7 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,401 miles (5,473 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via RBA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.