Flights Madrid → Barcelona
MAD → BCN
How long is the flight from Madrid to Barcelona?
The flight from Madrid (MAD) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 1h 1m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
This flight route connects Madrid and Barcelona, with flights operated using a variety of aircraft including the Boeing 747-400 and Airbus models such as the A319, A320, A321, A330-200, and A330-300. The destination airport in Barcelona, which opened in 1916, sees over 41 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel.
The Madrid (MAD) → Barcelona (BCN) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Barcelona: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to Barcelona (BCN) heads east for about 483 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 1m.
Departures from Madrid on this leg cluster in the morning window: about 50% of MAD-BCN flights take off then.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Barcelona it is 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 80% | 36 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating MAD-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAD-BCN
The flight from Madrid (MAD) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 1h 1m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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The Madrid-Barcelona route is about 483 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
