Rio De Janeiro to Madrid (GIG–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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GIG–MAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Iberia leads the route. The flight covers 5,063 miles in approximately 9h 50m. 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, CX, LA, LY, QR | 5 | 359 | 9h50 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, LA, LY, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:00 PM in Madrid.
Brazilian passport holders enter Spain and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS travel authorization will be required once the EU system launches in late 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. The 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries.
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.
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.
GIG–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GIG to MAD
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GIG to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to MAD is about 9 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,063 miles (8,148 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre, Pinto Martins and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.