Copenhagen to Madrid (CPH–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.
CPH–MAD is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. SAS, Iberia and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,279 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK SAS Also: UX | 13 | 319, 32N | 3h25 | – | Star Alliance | UX |
| IB Iberia Also: AT, VY | 7 | 32A | 3h20 | – | Oneworld | AT, VY |
| FR Ryanair | 5 | 7M8 | 3h25 | – | – | – |
| D8 Norwegian Air International Ltd. | 2 | 738 | 3h25 | – | – | – |
| BT airBaltic | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| LA LATAM Chile | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CPH: CEST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Copenhagen, it's 6:00 PM in Madrid.
Both Denmark and Spain are EU and Schengen member states. Danish citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Spain without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry. This covers mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands.
The Metro M2 line connects central Copenhagen (Kongens Nytorv, Christianshavn, Vanløse) to the airport in 15–16 minutes from Kongens Nytorv for DKK 36 (Rejsekort card). Trains run 24 hours, every 4 minutes at peak and every 6 minutes at night; one of the most frequent airport rail links in Europe. DSB regional trains also call at the airport station.The Øresund train connects directly to Malmö Central (Sweden) in 35 minutes from the airport; a cross-border connection unique among European airports. Taxis from the city centre cost DKK 250–350 (€33–47). Uber is available. Driving from Copenhagen takes 10–15 minutes via E20 motorway.
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.
CPH–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CPH to MAD
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from SAS, Iberia, Ryanair, Norwegian Air International Ltd., airBaltic and LATAM Chile. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CPH to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CPH to MAD is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,279 miles (2,059 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamburg Helmut Schmidt, Amsterdam and Berlin Brandenburg. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.