Madrid to Frankfurt am Main (MAD–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAD–FRA is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa, avianca and Iberia lead the route. The flight covers 882 miles in approximately 2h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 130 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa | 28 | 321, 32Q | 2h26-2h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AV avianca | 21 | 319, 32A | 2h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| IB Iberia | 20 | 321, CRK | 2h45 | – | Oneworld | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 14 | 7M8 | 2h40 | – | – | – |
| UX Air Europa | 14 | 7M8 | 2h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 319 | 2h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AY Finnair | 7 | CRK | 2h45 | – | Oneworld | – |
| CA Air China | 7 | 321 | 2h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CI China Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 2h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 7 | 321 | 2h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Frankfurt am Main from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→FRA | VLC→FRA | BIO→FRA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi | 197 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 132 | 33 | 34 |
| Flight time | 2h 26m | 2h 30m | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CET · FRA: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Spanish passport holders enter Germany with no restrictions. Spain and Germany are both EU and Schengen members, so flights between them have no border checks. A valid Spanish national ID card or passport is sufficient. No visa or advance registration is required.
If you plan to stay in Germany longer than 3 months, you must register your address at the local residents' registration office (Einwohnermeldeamt or Burgeramt) within 14 days of moving in. This applies to everyone in Germany, including German citizens. The registration (Anmeldung) is free and takes about 15 minutes. You will need a confirmation letter from your landlord (Wohnungsgeberbestatigung). EU citizens can live and work in Germany without a work permit.
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).
S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.
Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.
Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.
MAD–FRA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to FRA
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, avianca, Finnair, Air China, China Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Iberia, Lufthansa and Air Europa. With 132 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to FRA ranges from 2 hours 26 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 882 miles (1,420 km). There are approximately 132 weekly flights outbound and 105 return, totaling 237 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
130 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via NTE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC) and Bilbao (BIO).