Cheap flights from Kolkata to Madrid

Start comparing early if your dates are fixed, especially around Christmas, school holidays or Madrid's summer, because those periods tighten availability on long-haul routes. March is the cheapest month in the dated fares, and the price calendar also shows October, November, December, January, February, April and August, so you can see how the months line up. Weekday and weekend departures can differ, so check both in the calendar rather than assuming one is always cheaper. If your dates are flexible, widen the search by a few days each way and compare total travel time as well as price.

The cheapest fare on these connecting itineraries may not include checked baggage, meals or seat choice, while a fuller fare bundles more; check the fare rules before you pay. Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Air India, Air India Charters, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Biman Bangladesh Airline and Fly Dubai all appear on this route, and none of the itineraries is direct, so every journey connects through at least one hub. Compare connection times and airports, because a longer layover can be easier than a tight one.

Arriving late in the day changes the first hours of the trip, because rail and metro links can thin out and you may need a taxi or night bus into central Madrid. Barajas is Madrid's main airport and sits outside the centre, so allow transfer time before you plan dinner or a train onward. From the airport you can usually use metro, commuter rail, bus or taxi, but check which terminal you land in and whether your connection into town still runs at that hour. If you land after dark, confirm your hotel check-in and the last service you need before you board.

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 ticket is one through-ticket or separate tickets, because a missed connection on separate tickets is your problem.
• Check the connection time and airport of transfer, not just the total journey time.
• Check baggage rules and weight limits, especially on the cheaper fares.
• Check passport and visa requirements for Spain before booking.
• Check which terminal and arrival time you land at, because late arrivals change transfers.
• Check the month you choose against the price calendar, including March.