Vienna to Madrid (VIE–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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VIE–MAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,122 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 108 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: AT, LA, VY | 24 | 319, 320, 321, 32A | 3h10 | – | Oneworld | AT, LA, VY |
| FR Ryanair | 7 | 320 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
VIE: CEST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Vienna, it's 6:00 PM in Madrid.
Both Austria and Spain are EU and Schengen member states. Austrian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Spain without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
The City Airport Train (CAT) runs non-stop between Wien Mitte station and VIE in 16 minutes (€14.90 one-way, €24.90 return). The S7 commuter rail covers the same route with stops in 30–35 minutes for €4.20.Taxis are metered but expensive; expect €35–45 from the city center. Uber and ride-shares cost €25–35. Parking at VIE runs €8–14/day in the remote lot with shuttle.
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.
VIE–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from VIE to MAD
Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Iberia. With 89 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
VIE to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from VIE to MAD ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,122 miles (1,805 km). There are approximately 89 weekly flights outbound and 82 return, totaling 171 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
108 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via INN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.