Cheap flights from Brussels to Madrid

Madrid enjoys longer daylight hours and milder weather from April through September compared with the greyer winter months at home. Prices tend to dip in January when demand falls, then rise again as summer approaches and schools close across Europe. Book on weekdays rather than weekends if you can adjust your schedule, since Tuesday departures often sit lower than Friday or Sunday. The price calendar shows all twelve months available for comparison, so you can pick a date that fits both budget and plans.

This route splits between low-cost carriers and full-service airlines in roughly equal measure. Easyjet, Transavia Airlines, and Vueling Airlines keep fares lean but charge extra for checked bags and seat selection. Iberia and Brussels Airlines include baggage allowance and meal service in most tickets while connecting through their hubs. Air Europa, Royal Air Maroc, Tarom, Air Nostrum and APG Airlines provide additional options with varying connection points depending on your origin city.

Barajas airport sits about fifteen kilometres from Madrid centre and is reachable by metro, bus or taxi within half an hour of landing. The metro line runs directly to the terminal and connects to most major hotel districts without transferring. Buses depart regularly outside arrivals but can take longer during rush hour when traffic builds on the ring road. You will find currency exchange counters and SIM card vendors in both terminals before you need them.

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

• Confirm which airport your ticket names if your departure city has more than one option nearby.
• Check baggage allowances separately for each airline since low-cost carriers charge differently even on identical routes.
• Verify whether connecting flights are on one ticket or separate bookings as delays do not transfer between independent reservations.
• Bring a passport rather than just an ID card when crossing into Spain from Belgium during the winter months.
• Compare prices across all twelve available months before locking in your dates.