Madrid to Tel Aviv (MAD–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MAD–TLV is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. El Al and Air Europa lead the route. The flight covers 2,203 miles in approximately 4h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LY El Al Also: AR | 12 | 739, 788 | 4h35-4h58 | – | – | AR |
| UX Air Europa | 6 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · TLV: IDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 7:00 PM in Tel Aviv.
Spanish passport holders enter Israel visa-free for up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. No advance application is needed. At Ben Gurion Airport, you receive a small blue entry card instead of a passport stamp. Keep this card with your passport at all times. Hotels and car rental agencies may ask for it.
Israeli security screening is thorough. Expect questions about your travel purpose, where you are staying, and whether you have visited certain countries. Arriving with stamps from some countries (Iran, Syria, Lebanon) can lead to longer questioning but does not result in denial of entry for Spanish nationals. Budget extra time at passport control.
The 90-day stay cannot be formally extended for tourists. If you overstay, you face fines and potential entry bans. For work or long-term stays, apply for the appropriate visa at the Israeli embassy in Madrid before departure. If you plan to visit the Palestinian territories (West Bank), you can cross at Israeli-controlled checkpoints using your passport and the blue entry card.
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–TLV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to TLV
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are connected by nonstop service from El Al and Air Europa. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MAD to TLV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to TLV is about 4 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,203 miles (3,545 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.