Mexico City to Madrid (MEX–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MEX–MAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico and Iberia lead the route. The flight covers 5,633 miles in approximately 10h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico Also: LY, UX | 21 | 789 | 10h33-10h55 | – | SkyTeam | LY, UX |
| IB Iberia Also: AY, BA, EI, LY, QR | 21 | 350, 359 | 10h35-10h40 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA, EI, LY, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Mexico City
| Metric | MEX→MAD | TLC→MAD | QRO→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MEX | – | 33 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 126 | – | 4 |
| Flight time | 10h 40m | 10h 5m | 10h 9m |
Travel Essentials
MEX: CST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
Mexican passport holders enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen zone.
Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.
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.
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.
MEX–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEX to MAD
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Iberia. With 126 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEX to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEX to MAD is about 10 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,633 miles (9,065 km). There are approximately 126 weekly flights outbound and 98 return, totaling 224 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Querétaro Intercontinental, Cancún and Monterrey. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toluca (TLC) and Querétaro (QRO).