Madrid to Warsaw (MAD–WAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAD–WAW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Wizz Air and LOT Polish Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,411 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 90 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6 Wizz Air | 9 | 32Q | 3h30 | – | – | – |
| LO LOT Polish Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 3h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Warsaw from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→WAW | VLC→WAW | BIO→WAW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi | 197 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | 5 | 4 |
| Flight time | 3h 30m | 2h 54m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · WAW: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Warsaw.
Spanish passport holders enter Poland freely as EU and Schengen citizens. Flights from Spain arrive without passport control. A valid Spanish passport or national ID card is sufficient. No visa, registration, or advance paperwork is needed for any length of stay.
If you plan to stay longer than 3 months, register your residence at the local voivodeship office (urzad wojewodzki). The registration is free and confirms your EU right of residence. You will need proof of employment, self-employment, or sufficient funds, plus health insurance coverage. The certificate is issued on the spot in most cases.
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).
The SKM commuter train (PLN 4.40–7.00) from platform level in the terminal to Warszawa Centralna takes 25 minutes; easiest and most affordable. Trains run every 15–30 minutes from around 04:30 to midnight. Night bus N32 covers late arrivals.Taxi from the official rank: PLN 40–60 to city center. Uber and Bolt: PLN 30–50, pickup from the designated zone outside arrivals. Rental cars from several major brands are in the arrivals hall. Solidarity Airport (Chopin's formal name) is 10km south of the center via Aleje Jerozolimskie.
Humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. January averages −3–2°C. Snow and freezing rain are common from December through February and cause routine de-icing delays and occasional cancellations. Snowfall can be heavy. WAW has robust de-icing capability, but significant events still cause disruption.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with frequent thunderstorms in July. Spring and autumn offer the most operationally stable weather. Pack a proper winter coat from November through March. Wind chill on the tarmac is significant.
MAD–WAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to WAW
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) are connected by nonstop service from LOT Polish Airlines and Wizz Air. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MAD to WAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to WAW ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,411 miles (2,270 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
90 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via LGW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC) and Bilbao (BIO).