Cancún to Madrid (CUN–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CUN–MAD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. World2Fly, Air Europa and Iberojet lead the route. The flight covers 4,946 miles in approximately 9h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2W World2Fly | 6 | 359 | 9h30 | – | – | – |
| UX Air Europa Also: EY | 5 | 787 | 9h30 | – | SkyTeam | EY |
| E9 Iberojet | 3 | 333 | 9h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CUN: EST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
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.
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.
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.
CUN–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CUN to MAD
Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from World2Fly, Air Europa and Iberojet. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CUN to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CUN to MAD is about 9 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,946 miles (7,960 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Punta Cana and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.