Guadalajara to Madrid (GDL–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GDL–MAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Aeromexico leads the route. The flight covers 5,794 miles in approximately 10h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico Also: UX | 7 | 789 | 10h55 | – | SkyTeam | UX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GDL: CST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 2:00 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.
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.
GDL–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GDL to MAD
Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
GDL to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GDL to MAD ranges from 10 hours 55 minutes to 11 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,794 miles (9,323 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via SAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.