Dulles to Madrid (IAD–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IAD–MAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 3,806 miles in approximately 7h 53m. 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, EI | 7 | 32Q | 7h29 | Oneworld | AY, BA, EI | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, LX, SN | 7 | 764 | 7h55 | Star Alliance | AC, LX, SN |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, 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.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
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.
IAD–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to MAD
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia and United Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to MAD is about 7 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,806 miles (6,125 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Boston Logan and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.