São Paulo to Madrid (CGH–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.
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.
While no nonstop service exists between CGH and MAD, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from São Paulo
| Metric | CGH→MAD | GRU→MAD | VCP→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGH | – | 18 mi | 53 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 14 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 155 | 3 |
Travel Essentials
CGH: -03 · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 11:00 PM in Madrid.
Brazilian 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 in late 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. The 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries.
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.
CGH–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães, Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include São Paulo (GRU) and Campinas (VCP).