Geneva to Madrid (GVA–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GVA–MAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 627 miles in approximately 2h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 105 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: AY, JL, LA, VY | 47 | 321, 32A, CRK | 2h03-2h09 | – | Oneworld | AY, JL, LA, VY |
| U2 easyJet | 4 | 320 | 2h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Geneva
| Metric | GVA→MAD | LYS→MAD | TRN→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GVA | – | 60 mi | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 120 | 68 | 27 |
| Flight time | 2h 3m | 2h | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
GVA: CEST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Geneva, it's 6:00 PM in Madrid.
Switzerland and Spain are both Schengen members. Swiss 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.
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.
GVA–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GVA to MAD
Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia and easyJet. With 120 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GVA to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GVA to MAD ranges from 2 hours 3 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 627 miles (1,009 km). There are approximately 120 weekly flights outbound and 101 return, totaling 221 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
105 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ALG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS), Caselle Torinese (TO) (TRN) and Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL).