Cheap flights Athens to Madrid

Book several weeks ahead for the best selection of seats and fares across this route. November tends to offer quieter travel conditions compared to peak summer months when demand rises.

School holidays and major holiday periods see increased traffic, so flexibility helps you avoid crowded flights. The price calendar shows options across all twelve months from October through September.

Iberia provides full-service connections with checked baggage and meals included in the fare. Low-cost carriers like Wizz Air Malta, Easyjet, Wizz Air, Transavia France, Volotea, Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, and Tarom typically charge extra for bags and seat selection.

Some airlines fly direct while others connect through their hubs. Each carrier has different baggage policies and fare structures that affect your total cost.

Arriving at Barajas late in the evening means public transport runs less frequently until morning. Taxis remain available but cost more during night hours compared to daytime rates.

The metro and bus connections bring you into Madrid center within reasonable time from the airport. Allow extra time if your flight arrives after midnight when services are reduced.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Spanish

Emergency number

112, 061, 091

Driving side

right

Calling code

+34

Internet domain

.es

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Madrid

3.5 M (2025)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Madrid)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your airline includes checked baggage in the base fare before booking
• Confirm which airport serves as your departure point since Athens has Eleftherios Venizelos
• Review connection details if booking separate tickets for different airlines
• Verify passport and visa requirements for Spain as your destination country
• Consider traveling outside peak months to find better availability and prices