Madrid to Barcelona (MAD–BLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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.
MAD–BLA had nonstop service from LASER Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,257 miles in 8h 26m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QL LASER Airlines | 3 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · BLA: -04
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 12:00 PM in Barcelona.
Spanish passport holders enter Venezuela visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. You receive a tourist card (tarjeta de turismo) on the plane or at the airport. Keep it with your passport at all times. Immigration officers may ask for a return ticket and proof of accommodation.
Very few airlines fly directly to Venezuela from Spain. Most routes connect through Bogota, Panama City, or Lisbon. Flight availability has been limited since the mid-2010s due to the political and economic situation. Check current flight schedules carefully because routes appear and disappear.
Currency in Venezuela is complicated. The official currency is the bolivar, but the US dollar is widely used in daily transactions. Bring clean, recent US dollar bills. ATMs are unreliable and international cards often do not work. Do not exchange money on the street. Use official exchange channels or pay in dollars directly. Travel insurance with medical evacuation coverage is strongly advised because the public healthcare system is under severe strain.
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).
MAD–BLA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to BLA
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport (BLA) had nonstop service from LASER Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
MAD to BLA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to BLA is about 8 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,257 miles (6,850 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via El Dorado and Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.