Madrid to Tel Aviv (MAD–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UX1301
UX Air Europa
789
8:35 AM
CET T1
2:20 PM
IST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LY496
LY El Al
739
12:10 PM
CET T4S
6:01 PM
IST
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LY396
LY El Al
739
12:15 PM
CET T4S
5:50 PM
IST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR7872
AR Aerolineas Argentin
739
12:15 PM
CET T4S
5:50 PM
IST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LY398
LY El Al
738
11:05 PM
CET T4S
4:40 AM+1
IST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LY395
LY El Al
739
6:15 AM
IST T3
10:45 AM
CET
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR7871
AR Aerolineas Argentin
739
6:15 AM
IST T3
10:45 AM
CET
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LY397
LY El Al
738
8:35 AM
IST T3
1:05 PM
CET
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UX1302
UX Air Europa
789
4:05 PM
IST T3
8:30 PM
CET
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR7873
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
5:15 PM
IST T3
9:45 PM
CET
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Madrid to Tel Aviv
3 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 2,203 mi 4h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 45 1-stop hubs

MAD–TLV is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. El Al, Aerolineas Argentinas and Air Europa lead the route. The flight covers 2,203 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAD–TLV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LY El Al 17 738, 739 4h35-4h51
AR Aerolineas Argentinas 6 739 4h35 SkyTeam
UX Air Europa 6 789 4h45 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – LY
739 Boeing 737-900 – AR, LY
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – UX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LY (17 flights/wk, 59%)
SkyTeam: AR + UX (12 flights/wk, 41%)
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 TLV direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to TLV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,382
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
+1h
Tel Aviv is 1 hour ahead of Madrid.
MAD: CET · TLV: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 7:00 PM in Tel Aviv.
Distance & Flight Time
2,203 mi / 3,545 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 35m to 4h 51m.
Visa & Entry

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.

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).

MAD–TLV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to Tel Aviv route.
Route details
Distance2,203 mi / 3,545 km
Flight time4h 35m to 4h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights29 out / 30 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: TLV
IATA / ICAOTLV / LLBG
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Passengers/yr19.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to TLV flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport take approximately 4h 35m to 4h 51m. The route covers 2,203 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Aerolineas Argentinas, El Al and Air Europa.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from MAD to TLV. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through INN, VRN, RIX, CLJ, IAS, KRK, LIS, BCN, LTN, NAP, ZRH, BER, FRA, LHR, MUC, ATH, FCO, CDG, MXP, AMS, AUH, WAW, VIE, OTP, SOF, BRU, RSW, VCE, BUD, PRG, GVA, DXB, BOS, LGW, LYS, ORD, IAD, EWR, CPH, JFK, BKK, PEK, NRT, MIA and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tel Aviv is 1 hour ahead of Madrid.
Yes, return flights from TLV to MAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MAD to TLV

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are connected by nonstop service from Aerolineas Argentinas, El Al and Air Europa. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MAD to TLV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAD to TLV ranges from 4 hours 35 minutes to 4 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,203 miles (3,545 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via INN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.