Madrid to Santiago (MAD–SCU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MAD–SCU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Cubana de Aviación leads the route. The flight covers 4,417 miles in approximately 8h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CU Cubana de Aviación | 1 | 332 | 8h14 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · SCU: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 12:00 PM in Santiago.
Spanish passport holders need a tourist card (tarjeta de turista) to enter Cuba. This is not a visa in the traditional sense. You buy it from the airline, a travel agency, or the Cuban consulate before departure. The cost is around EUR 22 to EUR 25 when bought in Spain. Some airlines sell it at the gate or include it in the ticket price. The card allows a stay of 30 days.
The 30-day tourist card can be extended once for another 30 days at an immigration office (Oficina de Tramites) inside Cuba. The extension costs CUP 2,500 (roughly EUR 25 at the official rate). Bring your passport, the tourist card, and proof of accommodation.
Cuba requires travel medical insurance that covers the full stay. Spanish travel insurance policies usually qualify, but carry the policy document in English or Spanish. If you cannot prove coverage at the airport, you will be required to buy a Cuban government policy on the spot.
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–SCU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to SCU
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) are connected by nonstop service from Cubana de Aviación. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MAD to SCU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to SCU is about 8 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,417 miles (7,108 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via José Martí, Las Américas and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.