Madrid's intercontinental hub, 12 km northeast of the city
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas is Spain's busiest airport, 12 km northeast of central Madrid and Iberia's main hub. Air Europa, Air Nostrum, Iberia Express, Ryanair, easyJet and Vueling run heavy short-haul schedules; Iberia, Air Europa, American, Delta, LATAM, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Avianca and Emirates connect to the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Bogotá and Miami are key long-haul destinations.
Why search this airport on Flightmussy
12-month fare heatmap shows the cheapest week to fly out of MAD
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Tracks long-haul Iberia and Air Europa Latin-America fares year-round
Airlines flying from Madrid (MAD)
Major carriers: Iberia, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Vueling, American Airlines.
Low-cost carriers: Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Vueling.
Popular destinations from Madrid (MAD)
Frequently asked questions
When is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid?
January, February and early November are typically cheapest from MAD on European routes. Latin America dips in late autumn and re-spikes for Christmas. Flightmussy's 12-month heatmap shows the cheapest week across every destination in one view, free and no signup needed.
Which airline has a hub at Madrid-Barajas?
Iberia is headquartered at MAD and runs its main long-haul hub from Terminal 4S, with sister airlines Iberia Express and Air Nostrum based there. Air Europa is also a major operator. Flightmussy compares Iberia, Air Europa, Vueling, Ryanair and easyJet all on one results page.
What is the IATA code for Madrid?
Madrid-Barajas uses the IATA code MAD. Madrid only has one commercial airport, so MAD is what you enter into Flightmussy whether you're flying short-haul to Barcelona or long-haul to Buenos Aires. The metropolitan IATA code MAD is the same as the airport code.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Buenos Aires?
Yes, MAD-EZE runs daily on Iberia, Air Europa and Aerolíneas Argentinas, with multiple frequencies in summer. Flight time is around 12-13 hours southbound. Flightmussy's free 12-month heatmap is the fastest way to spot the cheapest fortnight on this long-haul route without filling endless date pickers.
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