Madrid to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (MAD–CDG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAD–CDG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air France and Iberia lead the route. The flight covers 660 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 143 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF Air France Also: AR, G3, KE, KQ, MK, MU, SK, SQ, UU, UX, VN, WS | 41 | 223, 320, 321, E90 | 2h05-2h10 | – | SkyTeam | AR, G3, KE, KQ, MK, MU, SK, SQ, UU, UX, VN, WS |
| IB Iberia Also: LA, VY | 21 | 320, 321 | 2h05-2h10 | – | Oneworld | LA, VY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→CDG | VLC→CDG | BIO→CDG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi | 197 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 368 | 47 | 124 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 2h 4m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · CDG: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
Spanish passport holders enter France with zero formalities. Both countries are EU and Schengen members, so flights between them have no border checks at all. A valid Spanish national ID card or passport is sufficient. No visa, no registration, no paperwork of any kind.
If you plan to stay in France longer than 3 months, register at the local mairie (town hall) or prefecture for a certificate of registration. EU citizens have full right to live and work in France without a work permit. For the first 3 months, no registration is required. France does not have a mandatory address registration system like Germany, but you will need proof of address (justificatif de domicile) for opening bank accounts and other administrative tasks.
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).
RER B to central Paris (Gare du Nord 25 min, Châtelet 30 min) costs €11.80. Take the free CDGVAL train from T1 or T3 to the RER station at T2 first. Heavy luggage is awkward on this line during rush hour; some platforms have no escalators.Fixed taxis: €55 to Right Bank, €65 to Left Bank. Ride-hail (Uber) costs €40–65. Le Bus Direct coaches run to Montparnasse, Opéra, and the Eiffel Tower (€17, 45–70 min). Connecting to Gare de Lyon or Massy for TGV services is possible via RER B (Denfert-Rochereau transfer).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers are warm (20–27°C) and mostly dry with occasional thunderstorm delays. Winters are cold and overcast (2–8°C) with frequent rain and periodic frost. Snow is rare but CDG briefly closes when it falls on an unprepared system. Fog is the primary winter flight disruption, particularly November through January.
Spring is mild and wet. Autumn is the most unpredictable season weather-wise. CDG is a major hub. Even moderate weather cascades across European connections. Pack a mid-weight jacket year-round. Summers are rarely hot enough for short sleeves in the evenings.
MAD–CDG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to CDG
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Iberia. With 368 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to CDG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to CDG ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 660 miles (1,062 km). There are approximately 368 weekly flights outbound and 322 return, totaling 690 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
143 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ORY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC) and Bilbao (BIO).