Madrid to Cape Town (MAD–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Madrid to Cape Town
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
14 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MAD and CPT, connecting options are available through 14 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to CPT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,246
Candidates
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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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cape Town is 0 hours the same as Madrid.
MAD: CEST · CPT: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town.
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).

Facts

MAD–CPT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to Cape Town route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: MAD
Full nameAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: CPT
Full nameCape Town International Airport
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to CPT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MUC, LHR, ZRH, DXB, LGW, IST, FRA, DOH, IAD, AMS, ATL, CDG, GRU and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via MUC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.