Lisbon to Madrid (LIS–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Lisbon to Madrid
5 carriers, 524 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines
524 Flights/wk
319 mi
1h 10m nonstop
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110 1-stop hubs
LIS–MAD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, TAP Air Portugal and Air Europa lead the route. The flight covers 319 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 110 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop LIS–MAD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| IB Iberia Also: AY, CX, JL, LA, PC, QR, VY | 50 | 319, 320, 321, 32A, CRK | 1h14-1h25 | – | Oneworld | AY, CX, JL, LA, PC, QR, VY |
| TP TAP Air Portugal Also: A3, AC, AD, AV, CA, EK, LO, LY, MS, S4 | 49 | 32A, 32N, 32Q, E95 | 1h20 | – | Star Alliance | A3, AC, AD, AV, CA, EK, LO, LY, MS, S4 |
| UX Air Europa Also: AD, AR, AZ, ET, JU, RO, SK, SV | 28 | 73H | 1h15 | – | SkyTeam | AD, AR, AZ, ET, JU, RO, SK, SV |
| U2 easyJet | 16 | 320 | 1h15-1h20 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 5 | 73H | 1h20 | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LIS to MAD direction.
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
80
Nonstop flights
524
Outbound / wk
519
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIS to MAD.
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One-Stop Connections
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Hubs
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Fastest
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Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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Candidates
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Madrid from Lisbon
Nearby airports with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.
| Metric | LIS→MAD | BJZ→MAD | FAO→MAD |
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| Distance from LIS | – | 125 mi | 138 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 524 | 16 | 10 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 15m | 1h 20m |
Airports within 200 miles of LIS with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Madrid is 1 hour
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LIS: WEST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 7:00 PM in Madrid.
LIS: WEST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 7:00 PM in Madrid.
Distance & Flight Time
319 mi / 513 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 25m.
Visa & Entry
Portugal and Spain are both EU and Schengen members. Portuguese citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa, registration, or time limit applies.
Getting to LIS
Metro Red Line runs from downtown Lisbon (Alameda, Oriente) to the airport in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single, or €0.48 on a Viva Viagem card). Trains run from 6:30am to 1am. The airport has its own station (Aeroporto) at the end of the Red Line.
Taxis from central Lisbon cost €10–15 and take 15–20 minutes with no traffic. Uber and Bolt are widely available at similar or lower prices. AeroBus (Carris) is slower (30–40 min) but cheaper at €4.
Getting from MAD
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.
Madrid Climate
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.
Facts
LIS–MAD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Lisbon to Madrid route.
Route details
Distance319 mi / 513 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights524 out / 519 return
1-stop connections110 hubs
Origin: LIS
Full nameLisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
IATA / ICAOLIS / LPPT
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: MAD
Full nameAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LIS to MAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 25m. The route covers 319 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair, Iberia, TAP Air Portugal, easyJet and Air Europa. Plus 24 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 524 nonstop flights per week from LIS to MAD. The return direction has about 519 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WMI, CRL, IBZ, FAO, LUX, BVA, ESB, MLA, RAK, ALC, PSA, TEB, EIN, LGW, VLC, NTE, AGP, OPO, LYS, MRS, TLS, DUS, STN, BCN, OPF, BIO, GVA, NCE, PMI, PUJ, VCE, FLR, CDG, CMN, DUB, LTN, FNC, MAH, MAN, ADB, BLQ, BOD, ORY, IAD, BEG, MXP, ORD, FCO, OTP, LHR, SVQ, AMS, MUC, FRA, NAP, SOF, BRU, BHX, WRO, BOG, BGY, ZRH, WAW, BOS, HAM, CUN, EDI, CCS, GIG, LIN, PHL, VIE, BUD, ATH, TFS, BER, ARN, PRG, MTY, EWR, CPH, AGA, TNG, IST, JFK, LPA, YUL, MEX, BRS, VCP, RIX, CLJ, OSL, SFO, DXB, BSL, LPL, HEL, KRK, HGH, LAX, TLV, DOH, FOR, MIA, REC, AUH, GRU, SSA and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Madrid is 1 hour ahead of Lisbon.
Yes, return flights from MAD to LIS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Lisbon Airport operates a single terminal building with two piers (Pier 1 and Pier 2). TAP Air Portugal's domestic and Iberian regional flights typically depart from Pier 1. Gate assignments can shift based on aircraft availability, so check departure boards on arrival.
No high-speed rail link connects Lisbon and Madrid directly; the fastest rail option takes 10 hours. The low-cost air market on this route, served by Iberia Express, Vueling, Ryanair, and easyJet among others, keeps base fares very competitive, often under €30 for advance bookings. Flixbus and Alsa operate overnight coaches as an alternative to flying.
Lisbon's coastal position near the Tagus estuary creates advection fog conditions in autumn and winter, particularly in early morning hours. CAT III ILS capability at LIS allows most operations to continue in low visibility, but taxi delays and flow control into Madrid can push departure times back by 30–60 minutes during thick fog events.
Lisbon to Madrid: Iberian Peninsula Air Bridge
The Lisbon–Madrid route is the primary air link between the two Iberian capitals, served by 11 carriers across over 260 weekly frequencies. The route's density reflects both the absence of competitive high-speed rail and the strong bilateral business and cultural ties between Portugal and Spain. TAP Air Portugal and Iberia anchor the full-service segment while Ryanair, easyJet, and Vueling compete aggressively at the low-cost end, producing a broadly accessible fare environment.
Onward Connectivity via Madrid Barajas
Madrid Barajas functions as Iberia's main long-haul hub, particularly for routes to Latin America. Lisbon passengers transiting through Madrid gain access to an extensive network of widebody services to Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Mexico City, Miami, and other transatlantic destinations. Terminal 4 at Barajas, which handles Iberia's main operations, is architecturally distinctive and efficient for domestic-to-international connections within the oneworld alliance.