Rome to Madrid (FCO–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FCO–MAD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, AeroWorld and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 827 miles in approximately 2h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 139 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: JL, LA, VY | 44 | 320, 321, 32A | 2h29-2h35 | – | Oneworld | JL, LA, VY |
| W4 AeroWorld | 19 | 32Q | 2h23-2h40 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 18 | 73H | 2h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Rome
| Metric | FCO→MAD | NAP→MAD | FLR→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FCO | – | 123 mi | 148 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 381 | 40 | 45 |
| Flight time | 2h 23m | 2h 45m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
FCO: CEST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 6:00 PM in Madrid.
Both Italy and Spain are EU and Schengen member states. Italian 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.
Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.
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.
FCO–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Rome Fiumicino to Madrid: Italy-Spain Intra-European Pair
FCO-MAD runs 59 weekly nonstop departures across Iberia, ITA Airways, Air Europa, Ryanair, and Wizz Air Malta, averaging 8 per day. Block time is 2 hours 35 minutes on the 1,364-km westbound sector. ITA Airways operates the route as a feed into Rome's long-haul network, while Iberia carries the corresponding connecting load toward its Madrid hub. Ryanair and Wizz Air compete on pure point-to-point leisure fares between the two capitals. The route operates fully within the Schengen area, with no passport control required between Italy and Spain. Departures run from early morning through late evening, giving flexibility for same-day business travel.
Terminal Operations and European ATC Context
Fiumicino handles FCO-MAD departures primarily from Terminal 1, the Schengen pier. ITA Airways and Iberia both operate from Terminal 1 facilities. Rome's airport is the largest in Italy and a significant connecting hub for flights to Africa, the Middle East, and North America via ITA Airways codeshares and partnerships. Barajas's Terminal 4 receives Iberia arrivals from Rome; Terminals 1 and 2 receive Ryanair and Air Europa. European summer ATC congestion, particularly over France, affects westbound routing on FCO-MAD between June and September and can add 20 to 45 minutes to scheduled block time. Both airports participate in the EU's slot coordination system; all FCO-MAD services require allocated slots at both ends.