Madrid to Boston (MAD–BOS) — 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–BOS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 3,401 miles in approximately 8h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: AY, BA, EI | 13 | 32Q, A21N | 8h20 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA, EI |
| B6 JetBlue | 7 | 32Q | 8h10 | – | – | – |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 339 | 7h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Boston from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→BOS | VLC→BOS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 69 | 1 |
| Flight time | 8h 20m | 7h 6m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · BOS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 12:00 PM in Boston.
Spain is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Spanish passport holders can enter the US for tourism or business for up to 90 days with an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. The fee is USD 21. The ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. It covers multiple entries.
Your passport must be machine-readable and, for VWP travel, must be an ePassport (the kind with the chip symbol on the cover). Spanish passports issued after 2006 meet this requirement. The 90-day ESTA stay cannot be extended and cannot be changed to another visa status from inside the US. If you need more than 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Madrid.
US border officers have wide discretion. Have your return flight, hotel address, and a general itinerary ready. ESTA approval does not guarantee entry. The CBP officer makes the final decision at the port of entry. Global Entry (USD 100, 5-year membership) speeds up arrivals significantly at US airports if you travel frequently.
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).
Silver Line SL1 (free from Logan) runs to South Station in 15–20 minutes, connecting to the Red Line subway and Amtrak services. The Massport Shuttle connects all Logan terminals and the remote parking areas; it's also the transfer between terminals. Water taxi to Long Wharf (downtown) is $12 and runs seasonally; check weather and schedule.Taxis to downtown Boston cost $30–45 (tunnel toll included in meter). Ride-hails pick up at designated zones; follow the Logan app directions to avoid the main curb chaos. MBTA Blue Line (Airport station, free shuttle from terminals) reaches downtown in 10 minutes but requires a separate transfer. Amtrak Acela to New York departs from South Station (2.5h, from $49).
Humid continental climate with significant maritime influence. Winters (December–March) bring regular Nor'easters. These coastal storms that dump heavy snow and produce high winds, frequently closing Logan for hours and causing mass cancellations. Ice storms hit several times each winter. BOS is one of the most weather-disrupted major US airports in winter.
Summers are warm (22–29°C) with humidity and afternoon thunderstorms causing July–August delays. Hurricane remnants reach New England in September–October. Spring and fall are mild (8–18°C) but unpredictable. Logan's harbor location means it runs windier than inland readings suggest. Factor this into small aircraft routing.
MAD–BOS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to BOS
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. With 69 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to BOS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to BOS is about 8 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,401 miles (5,473 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 138 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, João Paulo II and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC).