Fort Lauderdale to Madrid (FLL–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FLL–MAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,398 miles in approximately 8h. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA British Airways | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→MAD | OPF→MAD | MIA→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 14 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 11 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | 1 | 93 |
| Flight time | 8h | 7h 33m | 7h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 89% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 12:00 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.
Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).
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.
FLL–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to MAD
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways.
FLL to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to MAD ranges from 8 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,398 miles (7,077 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via FPO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).