Medellín to Madrid (MDE–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,991 mi airlines 11/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UX198
UX Air Europa
788
9:50 PM
-05
1:20 PM+1
CET
9h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV16
AV avianca
788
9:58 PM
-05
1:37 PM+1
CET
9h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY7565
EY Etihad
788
3:20 PM
CET T1
7:50 PM
-05
10h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UX199
UX Air Europa
788
3:20 PM
CET T1
7:50 PM
-05
10h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY2604
EY Etihad
788
3:25 PM
CET T4S
8:00 PM
-05
10h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK3805
EK Emirates
788
3:25 PM
CET T4S
8:00 PM
-05
10h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV17
AV avianca
788
4:08 PM
CET T4S
8:13 PM
-05
10h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Medellín to Madrid
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 4,991 mi 9h 30m nonstop +6h ahead 21 1-stop hubs

MDE–MAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Europa and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 4,991 miles in approximately 9h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDE–MAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UX Air Europa 7 788 9h30 SkyTeam
AV avianca 4 788 9h39 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – AV, UX
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: UX (7 flights/wk, 64%)
Star Alliance: AV (4 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDE to MAD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDE to MAD.
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One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
640
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.

Other ways to reach Madrid from Medellín

Nearby airports with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.
Metric MDE→MAD BOG→MAD
Distance from MDE 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 7
Weekly flights 11 112
Flight time 9h 30m 9h 9m
Airports within 200 miles of MDE with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Medellín.
MDE: -05 · MAD: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Medellín, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
Distance & Flight Time
4,991 mi / 8,031 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 30m to 9h 39m.
Visa & Entry

Colombian passport holders enter Spain and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS travel authorization will be required once the EU system launches (expected late 2026). Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. The 90-day limit applies across all Schengen countries combined.

Getting from MAD

Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.

Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.

Madrid Climate

Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.

Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.

MDE–MAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Medellín to Madrid route.
Route details
Distance4,991 mi / 8,031 km
Flight time9h 30m to 9h 39m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 26 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: MDE
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m
Destination: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDE to MAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport take approximately 9h 30m to 9h 39m. The route covers 4,991 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca and Air Europa.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from MDE to MAD. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FLL, EWR, SJU, MCO, SAL, PTY, PUJ, SDQ, CTG, MIA, BOG, CUN, CLO, SJO, JFK, LIM, GYE, SCL, MEX, EZE and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Medellín.
Yes, return flights from MAD to MDE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BOG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MDE to MAD

Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from avianca and Air Europa. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDE to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDE to MAD ranges from 9 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,991 miles (8,031 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via FLL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bogota (BOG).