Madrid To Barcelona Flight

This page will tell you everything about the Madrid to Barcelona flight options. There are many airlines that operate between the two cities, and here you can see information about their timetables, prices and contact information. We have also provided links to their official websites.

Madrid To Barcelona Airlines

Air Europa
Iberia
Spanair
Vueling

Why Fly From Madrid To Barcelona?

If you want to fly between Barcelona and Madrid you’ll find that it will save you time. This is because the flights are little over an hour and you don’t have to check in too long beforehand. The airlines reviewed here all offer very swift and hassle free services.

To get to Madrid airport you can take the metro.
Metro: Aeropuerto (Pink Line, L8)
Click here to see other ways of travelling to the airport from the city centre

Air Europa – Madrid To Barcelona Flight

Air Europa fly from Madrid airport, terminal 4. They land at terminal B at Barcelona. You can check in either at the airport, or at Nuevos Ministerios, which is also accessible on the metro.

Metro: Nuevos Ministerios (Dark Blue Line, L10), or (Pink Line, L8), or (Grey Line, Circular)

The flights depart daily and the duration is just 1 hour 15 minutes, and they operate frequently throughout the day. You can also buy food on board.

They offer the option to book online through their official website.
Click here for the official website of air Europa

You can print your boarding card yourself if you book online!

If you prefer to book over the phone you can do so by calling Tel: (0034) 90 240 1501. Ticket prices vary, but as a rough guide you can expect to pay anything from 94 euros to 320 euros return plus a 12 euro service charge.

Vueling – Madrid To Barcelona Flight

Vueling fly from terminal 4 at Madrid airport, and into terminal B at Barcelona. The flight duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes. You can choose from 2 flights every day of the week. Always check the website for flight times.

Click here for the official Vueling website to book a Madrid to Barcelona Flight

With Vueling you can buy food on board during the flight.

Prices of tickets do vary but as a guide, the cheapest one way price from Madrid to Barcelona is from 35 euros, and the most expensive is 100 euros. During peak times prices will go up.

Booking online is the easiest option. Especially as you can even choose your seat. Once at the airport, remember that check in closes 30 minutes before departure time.

For general information call (0034) 90 233 3933
Passengers with a disability should call (0034) 90 233 3933

Iberia – Madrid To Barcelona Flight

You have two choices if you want to fly from Madrid to Barcelona with Iberia. They offer a shuttle service, as well as the normal flights. The shuttle costs more, but check in is quicker, and it runs more often.

Iberia’s standard flights leave from Barcelona terminal B and arrive at Madrid terminal 4. They run daily starting at 08:00 until 23:20, and flight duration is 1 hour 10 minutes.

There is an a la carte menu for economy travellers, and business class travellers can enjoy a recently prepared dish and wine. For special requirements such as kosher food you can book it 24 hours before the flight.

The most economical fair available at the time of writing (March 2008) was 46 euros one way (not inc taxes) and the highest fair 199 one way.

Always check fares and schedules on the official website. You can also book tickets online.

Click here to book a Madrid to Barcelona flight from the official Iberia site

Madrid To Barcelona Flight – Iberia Shuttle

The air shuttle ticket, (as a guide) cost you roughly 348. The shuttle leaves from Madrid terminal 4, and arrives to Barcelona terminal C.
The great thing is that this is a walk on flight and check in stays open until 20 minutes before departure. There are 2 to 3 an hour between 06:45 and 22:45.

You can also book tickets over the phone with Iberia, call: (0034) 90 240 0500

Spanair – Madrid To Barcelona Flight

Spanair also operate daily flights between Barcelona and Madrid.

Click here to book through the Spanair website

To give you an idea of prices, a one way ticket can be purchased from 29 euros up to 166 euros for a weekend flight. They also offer an online check in service which is quite handy.

The flights begin from 06:55 – 22:00 and they depart from Madrid terminal 2. If you are travelling Business class, the last check in time is 30 minutes before your flight or 60 minutes before if you are economy class. Take advantage of the ‘easy check in’ machines you can check in up to 30 minutes before. Or, to save time, you can check in at Nuevos Ministerios.

For more information on Spanair flights you can call:

Central office telephone no: (0034) 97 174 5020
General information and bookings: (0034) 90 213 1415

If you ask, no later than 48 hours before your flight, you can have a special meal.
During your flight you can choose from the on board menu which includes a plat of the day and some other snacks and sandwiches.

Related Pages

Madrid Airport Main Information Page
Airport Madrid - Airlines and Terminal information
Cheap flights to Madrid - how to find a book a cheap flight
Madrid Airport Transport - options for transport from airport to City Centre
Madrid Airport Transfers - options for transfers to locations outside of Madrid
Car Hire at Madrid Airport
Madrid Airport Car Parking
Hotels Near Madrid Airport- hotels close to Madrid International Airport

Cheap Flights from London to Madrid (and Vice Versa)
Madrid To Barcelona Flights

Return To The Top Of The Page