Madrid to Lisbon (MAD–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MAD–LIS is served by 14 airlines with nonstop service. Azul, avianca and Iberia lead the route. The flight covers 319 miles in approximately 1h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 98 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD Azul | 70 | 320, 321, 32N, 73H, E90, E95 | 1h20-1h25 | – | – | – |
| AV avianca | 42 | 320, 321, 32N, E90, E95 | 1h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| IB Iberia | 33 | 320, 321, 32A, CRK | 1h02-1h25 | – | Oneworld | – |
| TP TAP Air Portugal | 28 | 321, 32A, 32Q, E90 | 1h20-1h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| U2 easyJet | 25 | 320 | 1h25-1h27 | – | – | – |
| UX Air Europa | 21 | 73H, 7S8 | 1h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| A3 Aegean Airlines | 14 | 321, E90 | 1h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AC Air Canada | 14 | 32N, E95 | 1h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 14 | 73H | 1h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EK Emirates | 14 | 32A, 32Q | 1h25 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 8 | 73H, 7M8 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 7 | 73H | 1h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 7 | 73H | 1h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 5 | CRK | 1h25 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lisbon from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→LIS | VLC→LIS | BIO→LIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi | 197 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 14 | 6 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 302 | 46 | 31 |
| Flight time | 1h 2m | 1h 35m | 1h 36m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CET · LIS: WET
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 5:00 PM in Lisbon.
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.
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).
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.
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.
MAD–LIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.