Madrid to Guadalajara (MAD–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AM39
AM Aeromexi
788
1:30 PM
CET T1
7:15 PM
CST
12h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM36
AM Aeromexi
788
11:10 AM
CST T1
5:00 AM+1
CET
10h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Madrid to Guadalajara
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 5,794 mi 12h 45m nonstop -7h behind 17 1-stop hubs

MAD–GDL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Aeromexico leads the route. The flight covers 5,794 miles in approximately 12h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAD–GDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 7 788 12h45 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – AM
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM (7 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 GDL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,068
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
-7h
Guadalajara is 7 hours behind Madrid.
MAD: CET · GDL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 11:00 AM in Guadalajara.
Distance & Flight Time
5,794 mi / 9,323 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. At the airport you fill out a Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM), which is now electronic for air arrivals. The immigration officer decides how many days to grant, so state your full intended stay clearly.

There is no fee for the FMM if you stay under 7 days. For longer stays the fee is included in your airline ticket price. Keep the FMM stub or digital confirmation. You need it on departure, and losing it means paying around MXN 600 at the airport to replace it.

Mexico does not require proof of onward travel or hotel bookings at the border, but immigration officers can ask. Have something ready on your phone. Extensions beyond 180 days require visiting an INM (Instituto Nacional de Migracion) office inside Mexico before your stay expires.

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–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance5,794 mi / 9,323 km
Flight time12h 45m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Guadalajara International Airport take approximately 12h 45m. The route covers 5,794 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Aeromexico.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MAD to GDL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, QRO, MTY, YUL, ORD, MEX, PTY, DFW, EWR, ATL, LAX, CUN, MIA, CLT, MCO, SJO and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Guadalajara is 7 hours behind Madrid.
Yes, return flights from GDL to MAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MAD to GDL

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MAD to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAD to GDL ranges from 12 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,794 miles (9,323 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via HOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.