São Paulo to Madrid (GRU–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GRU–MAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Europa leads the route. The flight covers 5,206 miles in approximately 9h. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Air Europa Also: EY, HU, MU | 7 | 789 | 10h10 | – | SkyTeam | EY, HU, MU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from São Paulo
| Metric | GRU→MAD | VCP→MAD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from GRU | – | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 131 | 3 |
| Flight time | 9h | 10h 15m |
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, 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.
CPTM Line 13-Jade commuter train runs from Luz station (central São Paulo) to the airport terminal in 33 minutes (R$4.40 integrated fare with metro). Trains run every 30 minutes from around 5am to midnight. This route is significantly cheaper than driving, as the Dutra highway (BR-116) suffers chronic congestion.Taxis from Paulista Avenue or Consolação cost R$90–150 and take 45–90 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-hails (99 or Uber) are widely used and typically R$70–120. Executive bus services (Guarucoop, Lira) run from Tietê terminal and Paulista (R$52–62). Traffic on the Dutra highway peaks heavily in afternoon and evening hours.
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.
GRU–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GRU to MAD
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Air Europa. With 131 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GRU to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRU to MAD ranges from 9 hours 0 minutes to 10 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,206 miles (8,378 km). There are approximately 131 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 198 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via VVI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Campinas (VCP).