Mexico City to Madrid (NLU–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between NLU and MAD, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Mexico City
| Metric | NLU→MAD | MEX→MAD | TLC→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NLU | – | 22 mi | 46 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 8 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | 131 | – |
Travel Essentials
NLU: 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.
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.
NLU–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cancún, Monterrey and Guadalajara. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX), Toluca (TLC) and Querétaro (QRO).