Madrid to Mexico City (MAD–MEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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–MEX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico and Iberia lead the route. The flight covers 5,633 miles in approximately 11h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico Also: LY, UX | 21 | 788, 789 | 11h45 | – | SkyTeam | LY, UX |
| IB Iberia Also: AY, BA, EI, LY, QR | 21 | 350, 359 | 11h15-11h30 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA, EI, LY, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Mexico City from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→MEX | ZAZ→MEX |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 155 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 98 | 2 |
| Flight time | 11h 30m | 13h |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · MEX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 10:00 AM in Mexico City.
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.
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).
Use only authorized airport taxis (purchase vouchers at official booths inside arrivals; do not take street taxis outside). Rates are zone-based: Centro/Zócalo MXN$180–250, Polanco MXN$250–320, Santa Fe MXN$350–450. Uber is not permitted for airport pickup at T1 (walk to street level at T2 to use Uber).Metrobús Line 4 to Buenavista (Metro hub) takes 30–40 min (MXN$12); a solid budget option. Metro Line 5 serves Terminal Aérea (T1). ADO buses depart from T1 to Puebla, Querétaro, and other cities. A second airport (AIFA, NLU) exists northeast of the city; confirm which airport your flight uses.
High-altitude subtropical climate at 2,240m. Temperatures are mild year-round (7–22°C) with little seasonal variation, no extreme heat or cold. The rainy season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms, typically between 3–7pm, which frequently cause delays and can be intense. Hail is possible.
Dry season (November–April) offers the most reliable flying conditions. The airport's elevation means aircraft have reduced performance on hot days. Dense morning smog is common in winter inversions and occasionally reduces visibility. Earthquake risk (significant for Mexico City) has no direct flight impact but is worth knowing.
MAD–MEX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to MEX
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Iberia. With 98 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to MEX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to MEX is about 11 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,633 miles (9,065 km). There are approximately 98 weekly flights outbound and 126 return, totaling 224 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cancún, Monterrey and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaragoza (ZAZ).