Cheap flights from Madrid to Barcelona

One-way fares from €26 · MAD → BCN · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Barcelona → Madrid
Cheapest fare
€26

Iberia · Tue, 29 Dec

Cheapest month
December

from €26

Direct flights
Yes

Iberia, Vueling and Air Europa

Flight time
1h 15m

500 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Barcelona

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 €35
  2. December 2026 Cheapest €26
  3. January 2027 €29
  4. February 2027 €36
  5. March 2027 €43
  6. April 2027 €50
  7. May 2027 €48
  8. June 2027 €58
  9. July 2027 €52
  10. August 2027 €36
  11. September 2027 €36

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Iberia
Depart08:25 Tue, 29 DecMAD → BCN 1h 20m · Direct
€26one way, per person
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Iberia
Depart06:40 Fri, 18 DecMAD → BCN 1h 20m · Direct
€27one way, per person
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Iberia
Depart21:40 Sun, 20 DecMAD → BCN 1h 15m · Direct
€27one way, per person
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Iberia
Depart06:40 Tue, 22 DecMAD → BCN 1h 20m · Direct
€27one way, per person
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Iberia
Depart18:00 Thu, 24 DecMAD → BCN 1h 15m · Direct
€27one way, per person
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Iberia
Depart21:40 Mon, 28 DecMAD → BCN 1h 15m · Direct
€27one way, per person
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Iberia
Depart07:40 Wed, 30 DecMAD → BCN 1h 20m · Direct
€27one way, per person
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Iberia
Depart16:50 Mon, 21 DecMAD → BCN 1h 20m · Direct
€29one way, per person
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About flights from Madrid to Barcelona

Madrid (MAD) and Barcelona (BCN) are about 500 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 15m, and recent direct fares were with Iberia, Vueling and Air Europa. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from €26, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Madrid to Barcelona?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is €26 with Iberia, departing Tuesday, 29 December 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from €26 to €58.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Barcelona?

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from €26 one way.

Are there direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Iberia, Vueling and Air Europa.

How long is the flight from Madrid to Barcelona?

A direct flight takes about 1h 15m. Madrid and Barcelona are around 500 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Madrid to Barcelona?

Recent fares on this route were with Ryanair, Iberia, Wizz Air Malta, Iberia Express, Vueling and Air Europa.

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