What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid?

Madrid Barajas (MAD), located 13,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Madrid.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Madrid?

January is currently the cheapest month to fly to Madrid . At this moment in time June is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Can I find cheaper flights to Madrid if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Madrid on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Madrid?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Madrid.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Madrid?

Madrid Barajas is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Madrid. One-way flights to Madrid Barajas typically cost R369, while return flights cost around R501.

How much is a return flight to Madrid?

A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around R87, however they can be found for as little as R28.

Where does the fastest flight to Madrid depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Madrid, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 25 minutes).

Does Madrid Barajas have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Madrid Barajas can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Madrid Barajas?

Yes. Madrid Barajas has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hostelfly is the closest property to Madrid Barajas (0,0 km away from Madrid Barajas).

R8 095+ Flights to Madrid, Spain

Flights to Madrid, Spain in 2025

Return from	R9 932
One-way from	R8 095
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R11 879

Ethiopian Air
16/5-29/5
4 total stops
36h 05m total
Johannesburg to Madrid

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Turkish Airlines
18/6
1 total stop
16h 30m total
Johannesburg to Madrid

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Cheapest flights to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Madrid. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Tue 25/310:10JNB - MAD

1 stop14h 25mLufthansa

Tue 1/414:55MAD - JNB

2 stops17h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 24/3R9 659

Fri 16/514:30JNB - MAD

2 stops18h 35mEthiopian Air

Thu 29/519:35MAD - JNB

2 stops17h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 24/3R9 932

Sat 14/619:35JNB - MAD

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 23/612:40MAD - JNB

2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3R10 096

Wed 7/59:50JNB - MAD

1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways

Wed 14/55:55MAD - JNB

2 stops50h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 24/3R10 150

Wed 7/513:55JNB - MAD

1 stop24h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 14/522:45MAD - JNB

1 stop17h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/3R11 806

Sun 21/919:00JNB - MAD

2 stops25h 05mBrussels Airlines

Tue 17/26:25MAD - JNB

2 stops26h 05mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 24/3R12 643

Wed 1/1021:15JNB - MAD

1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways

Wed 5/1111:55MAD - JNB

1 stop18h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 24/3R12 697

Sat 31/518:50JNB - MAD

1 stop21h 55mAir France

Sat 7/620:15MAD - JNB

2 stops25h 05mAir France

Deal found 25/3R12 861

Tue 15/719:10JNB - MAD

1 stop18h 20mEmirates

Wed 30/722:05MAD - JNB

1 stop22h 45mEmirates

Deal found 24/3R13 443

Fri 16/517:00JNB - MAD

2 stops30h 25mKenya Airways

Thu 29/515:00MAD - JNB

2 stops19h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 24/3R18 336

Sun 21/910:40JNB - MAD

3 stops32h 05mSWISS

Tue 17/210:05MAD - JNB

3 stops30h 20mSWISS

Deal found 24/3R42 148

Tue 17/623:15JNB - MAD

1 stop24h 10mKLM

Mon 30/66:00MAD - JNB

1 stop15h 20mKLM

Deal found 25/3R59 338

Best flights to Madrid
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Fri 16/514:30JNB - MAD

2 stops18h 35mEthiopian Air

Thu 29/519:35MAD - JNB

2 stops17h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 24/3R9 932

Sat 14/619:35JNB - MAD

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 23/612:40MAD - JNB

2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3R10 096

Wed 7/59:50JNB - MAD

1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways

Wed 14/55:55MAD - JNB

2 stops50h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 24/3R10 150

Wed 7/513:55JNB - MAD

1 stop24h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 14/522:45MAD - JNB

1 stop17h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/3R11 806

Fri 13/623:15JNB - MAD

1 stop34h 20mKLM

Thu 26/612:15MAD - JNB

1 stop33h 05mKLM

Deal found 25/3R12 024

Sun 21/919:00JNB - MAD

2 stops25h 05mBrussels Airlines

Tue 17/26:25MAD - JNB

2 stops26h 05mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 24/3R12 643

Fri 16/521:15JNB - MAD

1 stop20h 50mBritish Airways

Thu 29/510:30MAD - JNB

1 stop20h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 25/3R12 734

Sat 31/518:50JNB - MAD

1 stop21h 55mAir France

Sat 7/620:15MAD - JNB

2 stops25h 05mAir France

Deal found 25/3R12 861

Tue 15/719:10JNB - MAD

1 stop18h 20mEmirates

Wed 30/722:05MAD - JNB

1 stop22h 45mEmirates

Deal found 24/3R13 443

Tue 15/717:50JNB - MAD

1 stop19h 45mTurkish Airlines

Wed 30/79:10MAD - JNB

1 stop25h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 25/3R13 461

Tue 15/719:00JNB - MAD

2 stops22h 35mLufthansa

Wed 30/78:35MAD - JNB

1 stop24h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 24/3R14 625

Fri 9/519:35JNB - MAD

1 stop23h 10mSWISS

Fri 16/519:35MAD - JNB

2 stops46h 20mSWISS

Deal found 25/3R15 389

Last-minute flights to Madrid
Discover last-minute flight deals to Madrid. Data last updated 25 March 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 24/321:45JNB - MAD

1 stop17h 05mEgyptair

Thu 10/415:30MAD - JNB

1 stop15h 40mEgyptair

Deal found 24/3R60 830

Mon 24/320:25JNB - MAD

1 stop23h 20mSWISS

Mon 7/410:05MAD - JNB

1 stop23h 15mSWISS

Deal found 24/3R82 277

Tue 25/310:10JNB - MAD

1 stop14h 25mLufthansa

Tue 1/414:55MAD - JNB

2 stops17h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 24/3R9 659

Wed 26/319:25JNB - MAD

1 stop22h 20mBritish Airways

Tue 8/417:45MAD - JNB

1 stop15h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 24/3R61 521

Thu 27/323:55JNB - MAD

1 stop24h 30mKLM

Wed 9/46:00MAD - JNB

1 stop15h 20mKLM

Deal found 24/3R67 215

Sat 29/323:00JNB - MAD

2 stops34h 05mEthiopian Air

Sat 5/419:35MAD - JNB

2 stops32h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 24/3R20 992

Sun 30/38:20JNB - MAD

2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air

Thu 10/419:35MAD - JNB

2 stops17h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 24/3R48 842

Sun 30/321:45JNB - MAD

1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 13/421:35MAD - JNB

2 stops57h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3R58 611

Sun 30/321:15JNB - MAD

1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways

Tue 8/417:45MAD - JNB

1 stop15h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 24/3R62 030

Sun 30/39:50JNB - MAD

2 stops34h 45mEtihad Airways

Fri 11/415:00MAD - JNB

2 stops41h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 24/3R64 868

Tue 1/48:10JNB - MAD

1 stop30h 15mQatar Airways

Sun 6/49:30MAD - JNB

1 stop30h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/3R15 844

Tue 1/410:40JNB - MAD

2 stops25h 35mLufthansa

Sun 6/46:00MAD - JNB

2 stops33h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 25/3R22 284

One-way flights to Madrid
Search for one-way flight options to Madrid. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Wed 18/617:55JNB - MAD

1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 25/3R8 095

Mon 11/89:50JNB - MAD

1 stop34h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 24/3R8 386

Sun 25/514:30JNB - MAD

2 stops18h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 25/3R8 513

Sat 20/920:40JNB - MAD

2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3R9 186

Sat 21/620:40JNB - MAD

1 stop17h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/3R9 459

Sat 24/51:15JNB - MAD

2 stops34h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 24/3R14 480

Mon 31/321:45JNB - MAD

1 stop16h 45mEgyptair

Deal found 24/3R24 103

Sun 30/313:25JNB - MAD

1 stop24h 05mEmirates

Deal found 24/3R86 279

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JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

14:30-9:05

2 stops18h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 29/5

19:35-13:05

2 stops17h 30m

R9 932

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/6

19:35-18:45

1 stop23h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 23/6

12:40-8:35

2 stops19h 55m

R10 096

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

9:50-8:05

1 stop22h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 14/5

5:55-8:20

2 stops50h 25m

R10 150

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

13:55-14:25

1 stop24h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 14/5

22:45-16:10

1 stop17h 25m

R11 806

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

19:00-20:05

2 stops25h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 17/2

6:25-9:30

2 stops26h 05m

R12 643

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/5

18:50-16:45

1 stop21h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 7/6

20:15-21:20

2 stops25h 05m

R12 861

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

19:10-13:30

1 stop18h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 30/7

22:05-20:50

1 stop22h 45m

R13 443

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/8

21:15-19:55

1 stop22h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 15/9

21:15-7:00

1 stop33h 45m

R14 516

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

19:00-17:35

2 stops22h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 30/7

8:35-8:35

1 stop24h 00m

R14 625

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

17:00-23:25

2 stops30h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 29/5

15:00-10:55

2 stops19h 55m

R18 336

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Best time to book a flight to Madrid

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Madrid

When is the best time to book a flight to Madrid?

The best time to book flights to Madrid is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Madrid?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Madrid takes 14 hours 25 minutes. Flights to Madrid from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Madrid?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Madrid should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Madrid?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Madrid are Emirates, Qatar Airways and SWISS.

Emirates

From R641

Qatar Airways

From R601

SWISS

From R418

Lufthansa

From R437

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Madrid?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Madrid are SWISS, Lufthansa and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Madrid by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Madrid by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS to Madrid have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 190 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 318 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 569 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 540 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 423 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

FAQs about flying to Madrid

What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid?
Madrid Barajas (MAD), located 13,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Madrid.
Can I find cheaper flights to Madrid if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Madrid on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Madrid?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Madrid.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Madrid?
Madrid Barajas is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Madrid. One-way flights to Madrid Barajas typically cost R369, while return flights cost around R501.
How much is a return flight to Madrid?
A return flight to Madrid will typically cost around R87, however they can be found for as little as R28.
Where does the fastest flight to Madrid depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Madrid, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 25 minutes).
Does Madrid Barajas have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Madrid Barajas can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Madrid Barajas?
Yes. Madrid Barajas has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hostelfly is the closest property to Madrid Barajas (0,0 km away from Madrid Barajas).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Madrid. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS to Madrid have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid?

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What is the best airline to fly to Madrid?

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