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Flights from Madrid to Barcelona
There are no direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona. The easiest way is one stop via Caracas or Bogota, about 11h 35m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 11h 35m
Madrid to Barcelona at a glance
Fastest journey11h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Caracas or Bogota
Best ways to fly from Madrid to Barcelona
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MAD Caracas (CCS) BLA
Leg 1: Air Europa, Iberia, LASER Airlines · Leg 2: Avior Airlines, Conviasa, LASER Airlines
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MAD Bogota (BOG) BLA
Leg 1: Air Europa, Avianca, Iberia · Leg 2: Avior Airlines, LASER Airlines, LATAM Airlines Colombia
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 6,834 km4,244 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 35mestimate
- Time difference
- -5hBarcelona vs Madrid
- Currency in Barcelona
- USD
- Airports
- MAD → BLA
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Caracas, Bogota and Medellin. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Barcelona?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,834 km.
Where do you change planes between Madrid and Barcelona?
The best connecting points are Caracas (CCS), Bogota (BOG) and Medellin (MDE). Air Europa flies both legs via Caracas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Madrid and Barcelona?
Madrid: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). Barcelona: General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport (BLA).
What is the time difference between Madrid and Barcelona?
Barcelona is 5 hours behind Madrid.





