Dallas-Fort Worth to Madrid (DFW–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DFW–MAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,954 miles in approximately 9h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: AY, BA, EI | 17 | 332, 772 | 9h25-10h05 | Oneworld | AY, BA, EI | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, RJ | 7 | 772 | 9h25 | Oneworld | AY, BA, RJ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
DFW: CDT · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 1:00 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.
DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.
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.
DFW–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DFW to MAD
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia and American Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DFW to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DFW to MAD is about 9 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,954 miles (7,972 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 120 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, Toronto Pearson and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.