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Flights from Madrid to El Calafate
There are no direct flights from Madrid to El Calafate. The easiest way is one stop via Buenos Aires or Santiago, about 17h 39m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 17h 39m
Madrid to El Calafate at a glance
Fastest journey17h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Buenos Aires or Santiago
Best ways to fly from Madrid to El Calafate
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 Buenos Aires (EZE) FTE
Leg 1: Aerolíneas Argentinas, Air Europa, Iberia · Leg 2: Aerolíneas Argentinas, JetSmart Argentina
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
- 12,078 km7,500 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 39mestimate
- Time difference
- -4hEl Calafate vs Madrid
- Currency in El Calafate
- USD
- Airports
- MAD → FTE
Flights from Madrid to El Calafate: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Madrid to El Calafate?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Buenos Aires and Santiago. 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 El Calafate?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,078 km.
Where do you change planes between Madrid and El Calafate?
The best connecting points are Buenos Aires (EZE) and Santiago (SCL). Aerolíneas Argentinas flies both legs via Buenos Aires, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Madrid and El Calafate?
Madrid: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). El Calafate: El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE).
What is the time difference between Madrid and El Calafate?
El Calafate is 4 hours behind Madrid.
