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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from $61

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — BCN
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Barcelona-El Prat are usually found in February or April, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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$61

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July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$101
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  • Vueling
  • 15/2-22/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Madrid to Barcelona
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Cheapest flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sat 15/222:35MAD - BCN
Nonstop1h 15mVueling
Sat 22/216:05BCN - MAD
Nonstop1h 20mVueling
Deal found 16/1$61
Sat 1/215:10MAD - BCN
Nonstop1h 25mAir Europa
Wed 5/220:30BCN - MAD
Nonstop1h 30mAir Europa
Deal found 16/1$84
Tue 4/221:45MAD - BCN
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/216:25BCN - MAD
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$87
Wed 19/320:35MAD - BCN
1 stop12h 45measyJet
Fri 21/310:50BCN - MAD
1 stop5h 45measyJet
Deal found 17/1$156
Tue 6/521:35MAD - BCN
Nonstop1h 15mIberia
Thu 8/510:35BCN - MAD
Nonstop1h 25mIberia
Deal found 16/1$500
Sat 10/517:10MAD - BCN
1 stop5h 35mKLM
Sat 24/511:10BCN - MAD
1 stop8h 20mKLM
Deal found 16/1$566

Find flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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MadridBarcelona

MAD - BCN

MADBCN

Madrid Barajas

Sat 1/2

15:10-16:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 5/2

20:30-22:00

Nonstop1h 30m

$84

MadridBarcelona

MAD - BCN

MADBCN

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/2

21:45-17:55

1 stop20h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 25/2

16:25-17:45

Nonstop1h 20m

$87

MadridBarcelona

MAD - BCN

MADBCN

Madrid Barajas

Sat 8/2

18:00-19:15

Nonstop1h 15m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 8/2

20:30-22:00

Nonstop1h 30m

$89

MadridBarcelona

MAD - BCN

MADBCN

Madrid Barajas

Wed 19/3

20:35-09:20

1 stop12h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 21/3

10:50-16:35

1 stop5h 45m

$156

MadridBarcelona

MAD - BCN

MADBCN

Madrid Barajas

Tue 6/5

21:35-22:50

Nonstop1h 15m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 8/5

10:35-12:00

Nonstop1h 25m

$500

MadridBarcelona

MAD - BCN

MADBCN

Madrid Barajas

Sat 10/5

17:10-22:45

1 stop5h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 24/5

11:10-19:30

1 stop8h 20m

$566

MadridBarcelona

MAD - BCN

MADBCN

Madrid Barajas

Mon 17/2

19:20-10:50

3 stops39h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 23/2

16:45-08:05

3 stops39h 20m

$1,975

MadridBarcelona

MAD - BCN

MADBCN

Madrid Barajas

Sun 11/5

21:55-09:40

1 stop11h 45m

$87

MadridBarcelona

MAD - BCN

MADBCN

Madrid Barajas

Sun 2/2

15:10-16:35

Nonstop1h 25m

$89

MadridBarcelona

MAD - BCN

MADBCN

Madrid Barajas

Sun 2/3

22:40-23:55

Nonstop1h 15m

$97

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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat

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Travel insights for flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

Booking 33 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $966). Flying from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,601). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAD to BCN?

Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

The most flights from MAD to BCN are scheduled on a Thursday (107 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (53 on average).

Rainfall in Barcelona-El Prat by month

Plan your trip to Barcelona-El Prat by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Barcelona-El Prat Airport ranges from 20.0 - 91.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 91.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Barcelona-El Prat Airport when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Barcelona-El Prat by month

Plan your trip to Barcelona-El Prat by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Barcelona-El Prat

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Barcelona-El Prat. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Barcelona-El Prat. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Madrid to Barcelona, see what other customers have to say about Air Europa and Ethiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,285 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
786 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Brussels Airlines
7.4
Good
349 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
773 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat?

    Madrid Barajas (MAD) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat. You should not have trouble finding flights to Barcelona-El Prat from Barajas; the airport handles an average of 73 outbound flights to Barcelona-El Prat per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Madrid airport to Barcelona-El Prat. It is only a 13.6 km journey to Barajas (MAD) from Madrid’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport round-trip?

    Vueling, at $61, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Europa and easyJet. Vueling is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with easyJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $87. Air Europa flights start at $89 while deals on Vueling start at $97 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport on time: TAAG (100%), Kuwait Airways (92%), Finnair (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    While on average a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is generally $54, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $29. When looking at the most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - Barcelona-El Prat), you can expect to pay $119 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $966). Flying from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,601). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat

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VuelingCheapest$29Average$58FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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