Madrid to Geneva (MAD–GVA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MAD–GVA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, Air Europa and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 627 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: AY, JL, LA, VY | 46 | 320, 321, 32A, CRK | 1h55-2h | – | Oneworld | AY, JL, LA, VY |
| UX Air Europa | 14 | 73H | 1h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AA American Airlines | 6 | CRK | 2h | – | Oneworld | – |
| U2 easyJet | 4 | 320 | 1h56 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Geneva from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→GVA | VLC→GVA | BIO→GVA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi | 197 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 143 | 13 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 49m | 1h 35m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · GVA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Geneva.
Spanish passport holders enter Switzerland freely under the Schengen agreement. Switzerland is a full Schengen member, so flights from Spain have no passport control. A Spanish national ID card or passport is sufficient for entry. No visa, registration, or advance paperwork is needed for any length of stay.
Switzerland is not in the EU, but the bilateral agreements with the EU give EU citizens the right to live and work there. If you plan to stay longer than 90 days, register with the cantonal migration office (Migrationsamt) within 14 days of arrival to get a residence permit. For stays under 90 days, no registration is required.
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–GVA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to GVA
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia, Air Europa, American Airlines and easyJet. With 143 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to GVA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to GVA is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 627 miles (1,009 km). There are approximately 143 weekly flights outbound and 145 return, totaling 288 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lyon Saint-Exupéry, Bilbao and Palma de Mallorca. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC) and Bilbao (BIO).