Miami to Madrid (MIA–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MIA–MAD is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, Finnair and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 4,416 miles in approximately 6h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia | 15 | 330, 332 | 6h37-8h35 | Oneworld | – | |
| AY Finnair | 14 | 333, 772 | 8h30-8h50 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 14 | 359, 772 | 8h30-8h50 | Oneworld | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 7 | 772 | 8h50 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 7 | 330 | 8h35 | – | – | |
| UX Air Europa | 7 | 789 | 8h20 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Madrid from Miami
| Metric | MIA→MAD | OPF→MAD | FLL→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MIA | – | 8 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 64 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 6h 37m | 7h 42m | 3h 12m |
| Departure OTP | 65% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · MAD: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 11:00 PM in Madrid.
US passport holders enter Spain visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This falls under the Schengen area rules, so the 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
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.
MIA–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to MAD
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia and Air Europa. With 64 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MIA to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to MAD ranges from 6 hours 37 minutes to 8 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,416 miles (7,106 km). There are approximately 64 weekly flights outbound and 91 return, totaling 155 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
76 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 Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).