Madrid to Berlin (MAD–BER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAD–BER is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,149 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 102 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: AT, JL, LA | 23 | 321, 32A | 3h-3h05 | – | Oneworld | AT, JL, LA |
| FR Ryanair | 3 | 73H | 3h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Berlin from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→BER | VLC→BER | CDT→BER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi | 193 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 40 | 8 | 2 |
| Flight time | 3h | 2h 55m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · BER: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Berlin.
Spanish passport holders enter Germany with no restrictions. Spain and Germany are both EU and Schengen members, so flights between them have no border checks. A valid Spanish national ID card or passport is sufficient. No visa or advance registration is required.
If you plan to stay in Germany longer than 3 months, you must register your address at the local residents' registration office (Einwohnermeldeamt or Burgeramt) within 14 days of moving in. This applies to everyone in Germany, including German citizens. The registration (Anmeldung) is free and takes about 15 minutes. You will need a confirmation letter from your landlord (Wohnungsgeberbestatigung). EU citizens can live and work in Germany 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).
The Airport Express (FEX) to Berlin Hauptbahnhof takes 30 minutes and costs €3.80 with a standard ABC-zone ticket (covered by the Berlin Welcome Card). Departs every 30 minutes. S9 to Spandau or Westkreuz also works (45–50 min, same fare).
Taxis to Mitte: €40–55 (35–50 min). Uber: €30–45. The train platforms are in the basement of Terminal 1; follow the "S-Bahn/FEX" signs from baggage claim. Rental car desks are in Terminal 1 arrivals. Regional trains to Magdeburg, Dresden, and Leipzig also stop at BER airport station.
Humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Berlin winters (December–February) average −2–4°C with occasional snow and freezing rain. De-icing delays are routine in January and February but rarely cause mass cancellations. The airport's recent construction means modern de-icing infrastructure.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms possible in July. Spring and autumn are mild (10–18°C) and operationally stable. Strong westerly winds can make approaches to BER gusty. Overall disruption risk is moderate.
MAD–BER Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to BER
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Iberia. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to BER Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to BER ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,149 miles (1,850 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 71 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
102 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LPL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC), Castellón de la Plana (CDT) and Bilbao (BIO).