Madrid to Lisbon (MAD–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Madrid to Lisbon
5 carriers, 519 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines
519 Flights/wk
319 mi
1h 20m nonstop
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111 1-stop hubs
MAD–LIS is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, TAP Air Portugal and Air Europa lead the route. The flight covers 319 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 111 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop MAD–LIS service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| IB Iberia Also: CX, JL, LA, PC, QR, VY | 51 | 319, 320, 321, 32A, CRK | 1h25-1h30 | – | Oneworld | CX, JL, LA, PC, QR, VY |
| TP TAP Air Portugal Also: A3, AC, AD, AV, EK, LO, LY, MS, S4 | 49 | 32N, 32Q, E90, E95 | 1h25-1h30 | – | Star Alliance | A3, AC, AD, AV, EK, LO, LY, MS, S4 |
| UX Air Europa Also: AD, AM, AR, AZ, ET, JU, RO, SV | 28 | 73H | 1h20 | – | SkyTeam | AD, AM, AR, AZ, ET, JU, RO, SV |
| U2 easyJet | 16 | 320 | 1h25-1h26 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 5 | 73H | 1h25 | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MAD to LIS direction.
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
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Afternoon/evening departures
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519
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to LIS.
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One-Stop Connections
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Fastest
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Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Lisbon from Madrid
Nearby airports with service to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport.
| Metric | MAD→LIS | VLC→LIS | BIO→LIS |
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| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi | 197 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 519 | 78 | 40 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 40m | 1h 38m |
Airports within 200 miles of MAD with service to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Lisbon is 1 hour
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MAD: CEST · LIS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 5:00 PM in Lisbon.
MAD: CEST · LIS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 5:00 PM in Lisbon.
Distance & Flight Time
319 mi / 513 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 30m.
Visa & Entry
Spanish passport holders enter Portugal freely as EU and Schengen citizens. There is no border control on flights or land crossings between Spain and Portugal. A Spanish national ID card or passport is sufficient. No visa or advance paperwork is needed for any length of stay.
If you stay longer than 3 months, register at the local Camara Municipal (town hall) for a Certificado de Registo de Cidadao da UE. The registration costs EUR 15 and requires proof of employment, self-employment, or sufficient funds, plus health insurance. The certificate is issued on the spot. You will also need a NIF (tax number) from the Financas office for renting property, opening a bank account, or signing any contract in Portugal.
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).
Getting from LIS
Metro Red Line directly from the airport station to central Lisbon in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single). Most central destinations (Rossio, Baixa-Chiado, Oriente) are reachable within 30 minutes total. Operating hours 6:30am to 1am.Taxis cost €10–15 to the city centre. Uber and Bolt are cheaper still at €8–12. AeroBus to Marquês de Pombal costs €4. The airport is just 7km from the city centre; ground transport is fast by European standards.
Lisbon Climate
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–35°C) with almost no rain. July and August rarely see any precipitation and offer the most reliable flying weather in Europe. Winters are mild and rainy (8–15°C), with the wettest months December through February.
Flight disruptions are uncommon. Atlantic coastal fog can affect early morning visibility in autumn (October–November). Wind off the Atlantic is persistent year-round and can affect smaller aircraft but rarely disrupts scheduled service.
Facts
MAD–LIS Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Madrid to Lisbon route.
Route details
Distance319 mi / 513 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights519 out / 524 return
1-stop connections111 hubs
Origin: MAD
Full nameAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: LIS
Full nameLisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
IATA / ICAOLIS / LPPT
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about MAD to LIS flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 30m. The route covers 319 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair, Iberia, TAP Air Portugal, easyJet and Air Europa. Plus 22 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 519 nonstop flights per week from MAD to LIS. The return direction has about 524 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TNG, ALG, PSA, ALC, SID, IBZ, AGA, OVD, WRO, PRG, NTE, PMI, BDA, BCN, TEB, BIO, SVQ, FAO, MAN, SOF, BGY, VLC, LYS, NCE, TLS, MRS, FRA, FCO, PUJ, AGP, OPO, CDG, MXP, VCE, DUB, DWC, BRU, BHX, ORY, STN, MUC, OSL, GVA, BUD, BLQ, PHL, AMS, RAK, LGW, TLV, BOD, ATH, CRL, BOS, ATL, LHR, BRS, YUL, ZRH, CUN, SSA, JFK, CCS, BER, BSL, DOH, ORD, CPH, NAP, HAM, LPA, LTN, FNC, VIE, CMN, LIN, RIX, LUX, IST, IAD, LAX, BEG, SAP, FLR, VCP, EDI, AUH, FOR, KRK, DUS, WMI, EIN, DXB, BVA, WAW, REC, MIA, OTP, SFO, ADB, MLA, LPL, TFS, ESB, ARN, HEL, GRU, EWR, GIG, HGH and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lisbon is 1 hour behind Madrid.
Yes, return flights from LIS to MAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Iberia and Iberia Express operate from Terminal 4 and Terminal 4S (satellite), which are connected by an automated shuttle and handle most of Iberia's traffic. Vueling uses Terminal 1 at Barajas. Ryanair and easyJet use Terminal 2. Confirm your departure terminal at check-in, as terminals are not walking distance from each other.
Air is faster for the Iberian capital-to-capital journey. Driving takes 6.5 hours; there is no high-speed rail link, and conventional train service takes 9–10 hours. The one-hour block time from MAD to LIS, combined with typical airport processing time, gives air a clear advantage for travelers whose origin or destination is the city center rather than the airport periphery.
Ryanair, Vueling, and easyJet all charge separately for checked bags on this route. Ryanair's basic fares include only a small personal item; a cabin bag typically costs €6–12 extra when booked in advance. easyJet's FLEXI fares include cabin baggage. Purchasing baggage allowances at the time of booking versus at the airport can save €20–40 per direction.
Madrid to Lisbon: Return Leg of the Iberian Air Bridge
The Madrid–Lisbon segment carries roughly 256 weekly departures across 11 carriers, matching the LIS–MAD direction in frequency while reflecting similar demand drivers: bilateral business traffic, tourism flows between the Iberian capitals, and leisure passengers using one capital as a gateway to the other. Iberia and TAP Air Portugal anchor the full-service end, while Ryanair, Vueling, and easyJet account for a substantial share of total seats at lower price points.
Lisbon as an Atlantic Hub
Lisbon's geographic position on Europe's westernmost Atlantic coast makes it a logical transit point for travelers continuing to sub-Saharan Africa, Brazil, or the Azores and Madeira archipelagos. TAP Air Portugal's network from LIS includes strong Brazilian coverage: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Fortaleza. Madrid passengers can access these via this short connecting flight. Lisbon Airport's single-terminal structure simplifies connections, with most gates reachable within a 10-minute walk.