Valencia to Madrid (VLC–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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178 mi airlines 77/wk
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AY5608
AY Finnair
CRK
6:05 AM
CET
7:10 AM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AT5442
AT Royal Air Maroc
CRK
6:05 AM
CET
7:10 AM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AV6176
AV avianca
CRK
6:05 AM
CET
7:10 AM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CX1890
CX Cathay Pacific
CRK
6:05 AM
CET
7:10 AM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AT5439
AT Royal Air Maroc
CRK
9:40 AM
CET
10:45 AM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AV6095
AV avianca
CRK
9:40 AM
CET
10:45 AM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AZ2417
AZ ITA
738
12:25 PM
CET
1:30 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UX4064
UX Air Europa
73H
12:25 PM
CET
1:30 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CX1880
CX Cathay Pacific
CRK
5:45 PM
CET
6:55 PM
CET
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AV6140
AV avianca
CRK
5:45 PM
CET
6:55 PM
CET
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY7520
EY Etihad
73H
8:35 PM
CET
9:40 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY7519
EY Etihad
73H
7:05 AM
CET T2
8:05 AM
CET
1h
M T W T F S S
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UX4063
UX Air Europa
73H
7:05 AM
CET T2
8:05 AM
CET
1h
M T W T F S S
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AV6068
AV avianca
CRK
8:00 AM
CET T4
9:05 AM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY7591
EY Etihad
73H
3:15 PM
CET T3
4:15 PM
CET
1h
M T W T F S S
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AZ2403
AZ ITA
7S8
3:15 PM
CET T2
4:15 PM
CET
1h
M T W T F S S
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UX4065
UX Air Europa
7S8
3:15 PM
CET T2
4:15 PM
CET
1h
M T W T F S S
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AT5440
AT Royal Air Maroc
CRK
4:00 PM
CET T4
5:05 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AV6104
AV avianca
CRK
4:00 PM
CET T4
5:05 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CX1901
CX Cathay Pacific
CRK
4:00 PM
CET T4
5:05 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Valencia to Madrid
7 carriers, 77 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 77 Flights/wk 178 mi 1h 5m nonstop 58 1-stop hubs

VLC–MAD is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, Royal Air Maroc and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 178 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VLC–MAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 21 CRK 1h05-1h10 Star Alliance
AT Royal Air Maroc 14 CRK 1h05 Oneworld
CX Cathay Pacific 14 CRK 1h05-1h10 Oneworld
AY Finnair 7 CRK 1h05 Oneworld
AZ ITA Airways 7 738 1h05 SkyTeam
EY Etihad Airways 7 73H 1h05
UX Air Europa 7 73H 1h05 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AZ
73H Boeing 737-800 – EY, UX
CRK Canadair Regional Jet 1000 – AT, AV, AY, CX
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AT + AY + CX (35 flights/wk, 45%)
Star Alliance: AV (21 flights/wk, 27%)
SkyTeam: AZ + UX (14 flights/wk, 18%)
Unaffiliated: EY (7 flights/wk, 9%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, VLC to MAD direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
77
Outbound / wk
60
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VLC to MAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
3,745
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 Valencia

Nearby airports with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.
Metric VLC→MAD ALC→MAD IBZ→MAD
Distance from VLC 84 mi 108 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 7 7
Weekly flights 77 68 64
Flight time 1h 5m 1h 10m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of VLC with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Madrid is 0 hours the same as Valencia.
VLC: CET · MAD: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Valencia, it's 6:00 PM in Madrid.
Distance & Flight Time
178 mi / 286 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 1h 10m.
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.

VLC–MAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Valencia to Madrid route.
Route details
Distance178 mi / 286 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights77 out / 60 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: VLC
IATA / ICAOVLC / LEVC
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation240 ft / 73 m
Destination: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VLC to MAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Valencia Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 1h 10m. The route covers 178 miles.
7 airlines operate nonstop service: Royal Air Maroc, avianca, Finnair, ITA Airways, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways and Air Europa.
There are approximately 77 nonstop flights per week from VLC to MAD. The return direction has about 60 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NTE, BRI, TRN, TNG, IBZ, WAW, SCQ, MRS, CAI, WRO, BCN, TFS, LIS, PMO, SVQ, BIO, PMI, AGP, BGY, FRA, BVA, KRK, EDI, ORY, CMN, BLQ, BUD, RAK, LPA, AMS, CDG, CRL, OPO, TFN, DUB, BER, PSA, MXP, NAP, MUC, FCO, ZRH, GVA, BSL, STN, LHR, VIE, DUS, EIN, BRU, IST, ACE, CLJ, LGW, OTP, LUX, SOF and MAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MAD to VLC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ALC, IBZ and PMI. 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 VLC to MAD

Valencia Airport (VLC) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Royal Air Maroc, avianca, Finnair, ITA Airways, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways and Air Europa. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

VLC to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VLC to MAD ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 178 miles (286 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 137 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via NTE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Alicante (ALC), Ibiza (Eivissa) (IBZ) and Palma de Mallorca (PMI).