Natal to Madrid (NAT–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
LIS Lisbon 9h 45m ADEKTP A3ACAD Lisbon (LIS) to Madrid flights
FOR Fortaleza 12h 48m LATP AYIB Fortaleza (FOR) to Madrid flights
GRU São Paulo 14h 45m AFAMAR AYBACA São Paulo (GRU) to Madrid flights
REC Recife 15h 5m ADTP ADAYBA Recife (REC) to Madrid flights
GIG Rio De Janeiro 16h 55m AFARAV AYBACX Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Madrid flights
SSA Salvador 17h 55m ADAFAR HUSKUX Salvador (SSA) to Madrid flights
VCP Campinas 36h ADTP AD Campinas (VCP) to Madrid flights
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Natal to Madrid
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 3,780 mi 7h 25m nonstop +5h ahead

NAT–MAD had nonstop service from PLUNA, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 3,780 miles in 7h 25m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop NAT–MAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PU PLUNA 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PU (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NAT to MAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
270
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 Natal

Nearby airports with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.
Metric NAT→MAD REC→MAD
Distance from NAT 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 5
Weekly flights 28
Flight time 7h 25m 8h
Airports within 200 miles of NAT with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Madrid is 5 hours ahead of Natal.
NAT: -03 · MAD: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Natal, it's 11:00 PM in Madrid.
Distance & Flight Time
3,780 mi / 6,083 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 25m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian 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 in late 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. The 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries.

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.

NAT–MAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Natal to Madrid route.
Route details
Distance3,780 mi / 6,083 km
Flight time7h 25m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NAT
IATA / ICAONAT / SBSG
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Elevation273 ft / 83 m
Destination: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NAT to MAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport take about 7h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 3,780 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from NAT to MAD: PLUNA. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 7h 25m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Pinto Martins and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MAD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Madrid is 5 hours ahead of Natal.
Nearby alternatives include REC. 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 NAT to MAD

Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) had nonstop service from PLUNA, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

NAT to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NAT to MAD is about 7 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,780 miles (6,083 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Pinto Martins and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Recife (REC).