Almería to Madrid (LEI–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LEI–MAD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Royal Air Maroc, airBaltic and Finnair lead the route. The flight covers 260 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 11 | CRK | 1h15-1h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
| BT airBaltic | 9 | CRK | 1h15-1h20 | – | – | – |
| AY Finnair | 4 | CRK | 1h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Almería
| Metric | LEI→MAD | GRX→MAD | AGP→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LEI | – | 81 mi | 118 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 24 | 17 | 170 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h 10m | 1h 2m |
Travel Essentials
LEI: CET · MAD: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Almería, it's 6:00 PM in Madrid.
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.
LEI–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LEI to MAD
Almería Airport (LEI) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Royal Air Maroc, Finnair and airBaltic. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
LEI to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LEI to MAD ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 260 miles (419 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via SVQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Granada (GRX), Málaga (AGP) and Al Aaroui (NDR).