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✈️ Cheap flights to Spain
Compare fares to Spain from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🔥 Cheapest flights to Spain right now
🛬 Airports in Spain
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAD | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas | Madrid | Main |
| ZAZ | Zaragoza | Zaragoza | Main |
| VLC | Valencia | Valencia | Main |
| BIO | Bilbao | Bilbao | Main |
| ALC | Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández | Alicante | Main |
| RMU | Region of Murcia Intl | Corvera | Main |
| SVQ | Seville | Seville | Main |
| OVD | Asturias | Ranón | Main |
| REU | Reus | Reus | Main |
| AGP | Málaga-Costa del Sol | Málaga | Main |
…and 32 more airports.
Major international airports include Madrid-Barajas, Barcelona-El Prat, Málaga, Palma de Mallorca and those in the Canary Islands. Spain is linked by road and rail to France and Portugal, and ferries connect it with Morocco, the Balearic Islands and other Mediterranean ports.
📅 Best time to fly to Spain
Best: April to June and September to October – warm, sunny days ideal for sightseeing, with fewer crowds than midsummer.
Cheaper shoulder season: March and November – cooler and quieter, great for cities and good value, with the Canaries still mild.
Avoid: July and August inland – cities such as Seville, Córdoba and Madrid can be extremely hot and coastal resorts are crowded.
Weather by month in Madrid
- 10°Jan⛅
- 12°Feb⛅
- 16°Mar⛅
- 18°Apr⛅
- 22°May⛅
- 29°Jun☀️
- 32°Jul☀️
- 31°Aug☀️
- 26°Sep⛅
- 19°Oct⛅
- 13°Nov⛅
- 10°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Spain
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Madrid | 1,244 km | 2 h 10 min | |
| New York → Madrid | 5,760 km | 7 h 35 min | |
| Los Angeles → Madrid | 9,385 km | 12 h 00 min | |
| Chicago → Madrid | 6,743 km | 8 h 50 min | |
| Miami → Madrid | 7,106 km | 9 h 15 min | |
| San Francisco → Madrid | 9,330 km | 11 h 55 min | |
| Toronto → Madrid | 6,058 km | 8 h 00 min | |
| Paris → Madrid | 1,061 km | 1 h 55 min | |
| Frankfurt → Madrid | 1,420 km | 2 h 25 min | |
| Dubai → Madrid | 5,649 km | 7 h 30 min | |
| Delhi → Madrid | 7,255 km | 9 h 25 min | |
| Mumbai → Madrid | 7,518 km | 9 h 45 min | |
| Singapore → Madrid | 11,381 km | 14 h 25 min | |
| Sydney → Madrid | 17,673 km | 22 h 00 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Spain
- Madrid – A vibrant capital with world-class museums, grand boulevards, leafy parks and legendary nightlife.
- Barcelona – Gaudí's city combines Gothic lanes, modernist landmarks, seaside promenades and a buzzing food scene.
- Seville – The heart of Andalusian culture, with a vast cathedral, the Real Alcázar and orange-scented plazas.
- Granada – Home to the Alhambra and the hillside Albaicín quarter, with the Sierra Nevada as a backdrop.
- San Sebastián – An elegant seaside city famous for its pintxos bars and its beautiful shell-shaped bay.
- Mallorca – Dramatic mountains, hidden coves and charming stone villages beyond the busy resorts.
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Flights to Spain: questions
What is the main airport in Spain?
The main international airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD) in Madrid. Other airports with scheduled flights include Zaragoza (ZAZ), Valencia (VLC), Bilbao (BIO).
How long is the flight from London to Spain?
A nonstop flight from London to Madrid covers about 1,244 km and takes around 2 h 10 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Spain?
April to June and September to October – warm, sunny days ideal for sightseeing, with fewer crowds than midsummer.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Spain?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: March and November – cooler and quieter, great for cities and good value, with the Canaries still mild.
Do I need a visa to fly to Spain?
It depends on your passport. See our Spain visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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