Madrid to Cagliari (MAD–CAG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR7024
FR Ryanair
73H
1:26 PM
CEST T1
3:31 PM
CEST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR7023
FR Ryanair
73H
3:10 PM
CEST
5:25 PM
CEST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Madrid to Cagliari
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 674 mi 2h 5m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

MAD–CAG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 674 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAD–CAG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 4 73H 2h05
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MAD to CAG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to CAG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,707
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cagliari is 0 hours the same as Madrid.
MAD: CEST · CAG: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Cagliari.
Distance & Flight Time
674 mi / 1,085 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders enter Italy with no formalities at all. Both countries are EU and Schengen members. There are no border checks on flights between them. A valid Spanish national ID card or passport works for identification. No visa, no registration for short visits.

If you stay in Italy longer than 3 months, you must register at the local Anagrafe (registry office) of your comune (municipality). This is a straightforward process: bring your passport or ID, proof of address, and evidence of employment, study, or funds. You receive a certificato di residenza. Italy also requires a codice fiscale (tax code) for most transactions. Get one free at any Agenzia delle Entrate office with your passport. The process takes 10 minutes.

Getting to MAD

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–CAG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to Cagliari route.
Route details
Distance674 mi / 1,085 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: CAG
IATA / ICAOCAG / LIEE
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to CAG flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport take approximately 2h 5m. The route covers 674 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from MAD to CAG. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BVA, PMO, TFS, SVQ, VRN, CTA, CRL, BGY, PSA, NAP, MXP, MLA, BLQ, BCN, FCO, LIN, ZRH, VCE, OPO, FRA, ORY, GVA, AMS, FLR, MUC, TRN, BUD, CUN, KRK, DUS, BRI, PRG, STN, DUB and BSL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CAG to MAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MAD to CAG

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MAD to CAG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAD to CAG ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 674 miles (1,085 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.