Cancún to Madrid (CUN–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
2W2502
2W World2Fly
359
9:20 PM
EST T3
1:35 PM+1
CET
9h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
E9814
E9 Iberojet
339
10:05 PM
EST T3
1:45 PM+1
CET
9h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UX64
UX Air Europa
789
10:26 PM
EST T4
1:17 PM+1
CET
8h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
2W2501
2W World2Fly
359
2:30 PM
CET T4
7:20 PM
EST
10h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
E9813
E9 Iberojet
339
2:45 PM
CET T1
7:35 PM
EST
10h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4383
EY Etihad
789
3:15 PM
CET T1
6:40 PM
EST
10h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UX63
UX Air Europa
789
3:20 PM
CET T1
8:25 PM
EST
11h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cancún to Madrid
3 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 4,946 mi 8h 51m nonstop +6h ahead 49 1-stop hubs

CUN–MAD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Europa, World2Fly and Iberojet lead the route. The flight covers 4,946 miles in approximately 8h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUN–MAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UX Air Europa 4 789 8h51 SkyTeam
2W World2Fly 3 359 9h15
E9 Iberojet 2 339 9h40
Aircraft on this route
339 Airbus A330-900neo – E9
359 Airbus A350-900 – 2W
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – UX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 2W + E9 (5 flights/wk, 56%)
SkyTeam: UX (4 flights/wk, 44%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CUN to MAD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to MAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,795
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Cancún.
CUN: EST · MAD: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
Distance & Flight Time
4,946 mi / 7,960 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 51m to 9h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen zone.

Getting to CUN

ADO buses run from downtown Cancún bus terminal to the airport for MXN 102 (about USD $5) in 20–25 minutes. The Tren Maya (Maya Train) opened a station at CUN Airport (Terminal 4), connecting to the broader Yucatán rail network. Taxis from the Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera) cost MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) depending on the zone.Authorized taxis from the airport are sold by ticket inside the terminal; agree on the fare before leaving the building to avoid inflated street prices. Uber is blocked from airport pick-ups by local taxi concessions; use the authorised taxi stand. Car rental is available at all four terminals.

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.

CUN–MAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to Madrid route.
Route details
Distance4,946 mi / 7,960 km
Flight time8h 51m to 9h 40m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights9 out / 13 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to MAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport take approximately 8h 51m to 9h 40m. The route covers 4,946 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: World2Fly, Iberojet and Air Europa.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from CUN to MAD. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FLL, TEB, PBI, NAS, SJU, LGW, KTW, PHL, PUJ, MIA, SAL, PTY, CDG, CPH, ATL, SJO, YUL, MCO, ORY, MDE, WAW, EWR, ARN, LIS, MAN, AMS, FCO, FRA, BHX, ORD, IST, IAD, QRO, ZRH, LHR, MEX, BOG, LIM, MTY, MXP, GDL, DUB, BOS, JFK, CLT, DFW, SCL, EZE and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Cancún.
Yes, return flights from MAD to CUN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CUN to MAD

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from World2Fly, Iberojet and Air Europa. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CUN to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to MAD ranges from 8 hours 51 minutes to 9 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,946 miles (7,960 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FLL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.