Madrid to Spata-Artemida (MAD–ATH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MAD–ATH is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, Aegean Airlines and Big Sky Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,478 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: AT, LA, VY | 26 | 320, 32A | 3h28-3h50 | – | Oneworld | AT, LA, VY |
| A3 Aegean Airlines Also: TP, V7 | 14 | 32Q | 3h30 | – | Star Alliance | TP, V7 |
| GQ Big Sky Airlines | 6 | 32N | 3h25 | – | – | – |
| UX Air Europa | 2 | 7M8 | 3h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| 2W World2Fly | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Spata-Artemida from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→ATH | VLC→ATH | BIO→ATH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi | 197 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 111 | 3 | 10 |
| Flight time | 3h 30m | 3h | 3h 20m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · ATH: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 7:00 PM in Spata-Artemida.
Spanish passport holders enter Greece with no border checks. Both countries are EU and Schengen members. A valid Spanish national ID card or passport is all you need. No visa, no registration for short stays, no paperwork.
For stays longer than 3 months, register at the local Aliens Bureau (Ypiresia Allodapon) for an EU registration certificate (Vevaiosi Eggrafis Politi tis EE). Bring your passport or ID, proof of health insurance, and evidence of employment or sufficient funds. The certificate is free and issued on the spot in most offices. EU citizens can live and work in Greece without a work permit.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
Metro Line 3 departs from the basement level of the terminal to central Athens every 30 minutes (€10, 40 min). Express buses X95 (Syntagma), X96 (Piraeus port), and X93 (long-distance bus terminal) run 24 hours a day for €6.20. Taxis queue outside arrivals with fixed rates: €40 to the city centre during the day, €55 at night and on public holidays. Meters still run but the flat rate applies if higher.Rental car desks are in the arrivals area. The airport is 33 km east of Athens via the Attiki Odos motorway (toll). Ferries to the Greek islands depart from Piraeus port; the X96 bus connects the airport to the port directly.
Mediterranean climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and dry at 30–38°C with intense sunshine and very little rain. Flying conditions are excellent. Summer heat can affect tarmac operations. The airport sits on a coastal plain exposed to the Meltemi northerly winds in July–August, which can cause turbulence on approach but rarely close the airport.
Winters (December–February) are mild and rainy at 8–14°C. Snow is rare in Athens but occasional. Thunderstorms in autumn (October–November) can produce sharp delays. ATH has among the most reliable flying conditions of any major European hub.
MAD–ATH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to ATH
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia, Aegean Airlines, Big Sky Airlines, Air Europa and World2Fly. With 111 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to ATH is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,478 miles (2,378 km). There are approximately 111 weekly flights outbound and 131 return, totaling 242 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Palma de Mallorca, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Catania-Fontanarossa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC) and Bilbao (BIO).