How do I find cheap flights from Madrid to Barcelona?

Search MAD to BCN on Flight Fare Tracker to compare current fares from our booking partners side by side, then book directly with the provider you choose.

Which airports serve this route?

This route departs from Madrid Barajas (MAD) in Madrid, Spain and arrives at Barcelona El Prat (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain.

Is Madrid to Barcelona a domestic or international flight?

It is a domestic flight within Spain, so international passport control does not apply, although airline ID rules still do.

Can I get notified when MAD–BCN fares drop?

Yes. Create a free price alert with your target fare and we will email you when a matching fare appears.

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Madrid → Barcelona

Compare flights from Madrid Barajas (MAD) to Barcelona El Prat (BCN). Run a search to see current fares from our booking partners, or set an alert and let us watch the price.

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Departure airport

MAD

Madrid Barajas, Madrid, Spain

Arrival airport

BCN

Barcelona El Prat, Barcelona, Spain

Route type

Domestic

Within Spain

Arriving in Barcelona

El Prat sits about 15 km south-west of the centre, with Aerobús coaches and rail links reaching Plaça de Catalunya in roughly 35 minutes. Terminals 1 and 2 are connected by shuttle bus, so allow time if switching.

Airlines serving Barcelona include Iberia, British Airways, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines. Not every airline flies from Madrid; search the route to see who currently does.

Fares peak from late June through August; October to March is markedly cheaper.
Compare all-in totals rather than base fares — low-cost carriers dominate this market.
Short-haul fares here move frequently, so a target-price alert tends to fire more often than on long-haul routes.

Madrid to Barcelona: common questions

How do I find cheap flights from Madrid to Barcelona?: Search MAD to BCN on Flight Fare Tracker to compare current fares from our booking partners side by side, then book directly with the provider you choose.
Which airports serve this route?: This route departs from Madrid Barajas (MAD) in Madrid, Spain and arrives at Barcelona El Prat (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain.
Is Madrid to Barcelona a domestic or international flight?: It is a domestic flight within Spain, so international passport control does not apply, although airline ID rules still do.
Can I get notified when MAD–BCN fares drop?: Yes. Create a free price alert with your target fare and we will email you when a matching fare appears.