Madrid to Hamburg (MAD–HAM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,106 mi airlines 47/wk
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Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 4h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VY5433cs
VY Vueling
320
8:40 AM
CEST T4
11:35 AM
CEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB771+1
IB Iberia
320
8:40 AM
CEST T4
11:35 AM
CEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB773+2
IB Iberia
320
12:05 PM
CEST T4
3:05 PM
CEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5102cs
VY Vueling
32S
12:10 PM
CEST T4
3:10 PM
CEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB775+1
IB Iberia
32A
4:15 PM
CEST T4
7:10 PM
CEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5441cs
VY Vueling
32A
4:15 PM
CEST T4
7:10 PM
CEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA1697cs
LA LATAM Chile
320
7:45 PM
CEST T4
10:40 PM
CEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5126cs
VY Vueling
320
7:50 PM
CEST T4
10:45 PM
CEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB777+4
IB Iberia
32A
7:50 PM
CEST T4
10:45 PM
CEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AT5906cs
AT Royal Air Maroc
32A
7:50 PM
CEST T4
10:45 PM
CEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB778+5
IB Iberia
32A
6:50 AM
CEST T2
9:50 AM
CEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5127cs
VY Vueling
320
6:50 AM
CEST T2
9:50 AM
CEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AT5907cs
AT Royal Air Maroc
320
6:50 AM
CEST T2
9:50 AM
CEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA1700cs
LA LATAM Chile
320
7:00 AM
CEST T2
10:00 AM
CEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5440cs
VY Vueling
320
12:15 PM
CEST T2
3:15 PM
CEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB772+1
IB Iberia
320
12:20 PM
CEST T2
3:20 PM
CEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5247cs
VY Vueling
32S
1:00 PM
CEST T2
4:00 PM
CEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB774+3
IB Iberia
320
3:45 PM
CEST T2
6:45 PM
CEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA1650cs
LA LATAM Chile
320
3:55 PM
CEST T2
6:55 PM
CEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB776+1
IB Iberia
320
7:50 PM
CEST T2
10:50 PM
CEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5442cs
VY Vueling
320
7:50 PM
CEST T2
10:50 PM
CEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Madrid to Hamburg
1 carrier, 47 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 1,106 mi 2h 55m nonstop 72 1-stop hubs

MAD–HAM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Iberia leads the route. The flight covers 1,106 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 72 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAD–HAM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IB Iberia Also: AT, LA, VY 16 320, 32A 2h55-3h Oneworld AT, LA, VY
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – IB, LA, VY
32A Airbus A320 – AT, IB, VY
32S Airbus A321 – VY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: IB (16 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 HAM direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
58
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to HAM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
72
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,133
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.

Other ways to reach Hamburg from Madrid

Nearby airports with service to Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport.
Metric MAD→HAM VLC→HAM BIO→HAM
Distance from MAD 178 mi 197 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 47 2 2
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 50m 2h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of MAD with service to Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Hamburg is 0 hours the same as Madrid.
MAD: CEST · HAM: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Hamburg.
Distance & Flight Time
1,106 mi / 1,779 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 3h 0m.
Visa & Entry

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.

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–HAM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to Hamburg route.
Route details
Distance1,106 mi / 1,779 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights47 out / 58 return
1-stop connections72 hubs
Origin: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: HAM
IATA / ICAOHAM / EDDH
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation53 ft / 16 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to HAM flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport take approximately 2h 55m to 3h. The route covers 1,106 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Iberia. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from MAD to HAM. The return direction has about 58 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BRS, GVA, INN, AGA, OTP, SPC, STN, TOS, SBZ, SKP, FNC, IBZ, MAN, BSL, MXP, FAO, AGP, BIO, FRA, BUD, ZAG, LUX, BRU, AMS, DUS, CDG, TIA, IAD, DUB, LHR, LIN, MUC, SOF, VCE, VIE, BCN, NCE, OPO, ZRH, ORD, LIS, PMI, WAW, ATH, BEG, OSL, ALC, LGW, DOH, CPH, SAW, FCO, NAP, IST, FUE, ADB, HEL, DXB, RIX, AMM, GDN, ARN, KUT, ESB, ACE, VLC, SPU, LPA, VRN, MLA, TFS and TLV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HAM to MAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VLC and BIO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MAD to HAM

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MAD to HAM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAD to HAM ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,106 miles (1,779 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

72 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BRS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC) and Bilbao (BIO).