Montréal to Madrid (YUL–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
YUL–MAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and Air Transat lead the route. The flight covers 3,450 miles in approximately 6h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: OS | 7 | 333 | 6h56 | Star Alliance | OS | |
| TS Air Transat | 5 | 32Q | 7h | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Madrid from Montréal
| Metric | YUL→MAD | YOW→MAD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YUL | – | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 19 | – |
| Flight time | 6h 56m | 6h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
YUL: EDT · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
Canadian citizens 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 visited in the same period.
The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.
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.
YUL–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YUL to MAD
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Air Transat. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
YUL to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YUL to MAD is about 6 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,450 miles (5,551 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Francisco de Sá Carneiro, Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Málaga-Costa del Sol. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ottawa (YOW).