Madrid to Zaventem (MAD–BRU) — 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–BRU is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, Brussels Airlines and Air Europa lead the route. The flight covers 816 miles in approximately 2h 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, JL, LA, VY | 26 | 320, 32A, CRK | 2h20-2h36 | – | Oneworld | AY, JL, LA, VY |
| SN Brussels Airlines Also: AC, EY, NH, SQ | 23 | 223, 320, 32N | 1h54-2h19 | – | Star Alliance | AC, EY, NH, SQ |
| UX Air Europa Also: AM, EY, JU | 14 | 7M8 | 2h25 | – | SkyTeam | AM, EY, JU |
| FR Ryanair | 6 | 73H | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| TK Turkish Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zaventem from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→BRU | VLC→BRU | BIO→BRU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi | 197 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 175 | 15 | 16 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 20m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · BRU: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem.
Both Spain and Belgium are EU and Schengen member states. Spanish citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Belgium without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
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 train to Brussels Central takes 17 minutes (€11.80) and runs every 15–20 minutes from 05:30 to midnight. The platform is in the basement of the terminal building, no separate transfer needed.Taxis to central Brussels cost €40–55. For Ghent, direct trains run via Leuven (€20, 1h 10min). For Bruges, change at Brussels Midi (€22, 1h 30min total). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Flixbus and other coach services connect from the airport to several European cities.
Temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet conditions year-round. Winters (December–February) are grey and damp at 1–7°C. Fog and freezing drizzle occasionally cause morning delays at BRU. Snow is possible but rarely heavy enough to close the airport.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 18–25°C with occasional thunderstorms. The airport sees its most operationally stable weather in spring (April–May) and early autumn (September). Pack waterproofs regardless of season. Brussels averages 160+ rain days per year.
MAD–BRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to BRU
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Air Europa, Ryanair and Turkish Airlines. With 175 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to BRU is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 816 miles (1,314 km). There are approximately 175 weekly flights outbound and 179 return, totaling 354 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bilbao, Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC) and Bilbao (BIO).