Tucson to Madrid (TUS–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

TUS Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between TUS and MAD. Nearest airports to TUS with scheduled service: Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 92 mi) · Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX, 110 mi) · Show Low Regional Airport (SOW, 158 mi)
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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 6 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 12h 39m AAAYBA AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Madrid flights
ORD Chicago 12h 40m AAAYBA AAAYEI Chicago (ORD) to Madrid flights
ATL Atlanta 13h 7m AFAMDL AMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Madrid flights
LAX Los Angeles 13h 43m AAAMAS AYEIIB Los Angeles (LAX) to Madrid flights
SFO San Francisco 18h 50m ACUA EIIB San Francisco (SFO) to Madrid flights
IAD Dulles ~13h 45m MMF ACAYEI Dulles (IAD) to Madrid flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Tucson to Madrid
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+9h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between TUS and MAD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TUS to MAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
487
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TUS → MAD
38%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
38%
Return
MAD → TUS
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays →

Other ways to reach Madrid from Tucson

Nearby airports with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.
Metric TUS→MAD PHX→MAD
Distance from TUS 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 38%
Airports within 200 miles of TUS with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+9h
Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Tucson.
TUS: MST · MAD: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
Visa & Entry

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.

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.

TUS–MAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to Madrid route.
Route details
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
Destination: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUS to MAD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Tucson.
Nearby alternatives include PHX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX).