Madrid to Narita (MAD–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
IB281+2
IB Iberia
359
12:30 PM
CEST T4S
9:30 AM+1
JST
14h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4849cs
AY Finnair
359
12:30 PM
CEST T4S
9:30 AM+1
JST
14h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4850cs
AY Finnair
359
11:10 AM
JST T2
7:45 PM
CEST
15h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB282+2
IB Iberia
359
12:08 PM
JST T2
8:30 PM
CEST
15h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Madrid to Narita
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 6,693 mi 14h nonstop +7h ahead 38 1-stop hubs

MAD–NRT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Iberia leads the route. The flight covers 6,693 miles in approximately 14h. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAD–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IB Iberia Also: AY 3 359 14h Oneworld AY
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – AY, IB
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: IB (3 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 NRT direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,573
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Narita is 7 hours ahead of Madrid.
MAD: CEST · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
6,693 mi / 10,770 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 14h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. At immigration, you get a "temporary visitor" status stamp. Japan takes fingerprints and a photo of all foreign visitors over 16 at the airport. The process is quick and automated at most terminals.

All travelers must complete the Visit Japan Web registration at vjw.digital.go.jp before arrival. It handles immigration, customs, and quarantine declarations in one form. Fill it out before your flight and have the QR codes ready on your phone.

The 90-day stay cannot be extended for tourism purposes. If you need more time, you must leave Japan and re-enter. A common route is a short trip to South Korea or Taiwan. Japan does not have a hard rule against back-to-back tourist entries, but immigration officers may question you if you appear to be living in Japan on rolling tourist stamps. For work, study, or stays beyond 90 days, apply for the appropriate visa at the Japanese embassy in Madrid before departure.

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 NRT

Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.

Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.

Narita Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.

Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.

MAD–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to Narita route.
Route details
Distance6,693 mi / 10,770 km
Flight time14h
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Narita International Airport take approximately 14h. The route covers 6,693 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Iberia. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MAD to NRT. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MXP, MUC, LHR, DXB, AUH, HEL, CAI, HKG, TLV, TFU, PVG, SZX, JFK, BRU, CKG, HGH, FRA, MCO, DOH, PEK, MIA, IST, VIE, ZRH, AMS, WAW, ICN, CAN, BKK, EWR, MTY, MEX, DFW, ORD, YUL, BOS, SFO and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Narita is 7 hours ahead of Madrid.
Yes, return flights from NRT to MAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 NRT

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MAD to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAD to NRT ranges from 14 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,693 miles (10,770 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via MXP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.