Toronto to Madrid (YYZ–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.
YYZ–MAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and Iberia lead the route. The flight covers 3,765 miles in approximately 7h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: SN | 7 | 333 | 7h19 | Star Alliance | SN | |
| IB Iberia Also: AY, EI | 5 | 32Q | 7h38 | Oneworld | AY, EI |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Madrid from Toronto
| Metric | YYZ→MAD | YHM→MAD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YYZ | – | 38 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | 1 |
| Flight time | 7h 38m | 6h 54m |
| Departure OTP | 66% | – |
Travel Essentials
YYZ: EDT · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, 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 UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.
Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.
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.
YYZ–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YYZ to MAD
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Iberia. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YYZ to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YYZ to MAD is about 7 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,765 miles (6,058 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Faro - Gago Coutinho and Lisbon Humberto Delgado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hamilton (YHM).