Cheap flights from Palermo to Madrid

December comes out cheapest on this route, so start there if your dates are flexible. The rest of the year moves with school holidays, Christmas and Madrid's summer, with midweek departures often pricing below weekend ones. July and August can bring higher fares because of holiday demand, while January and February may suit a shorter city break if you do not mind cooler weather. Check the calendar around Easter and long weekends, since those dates can lift fares even outside summer.

Most of the names on this route are low-cost carriers, with ITA Airways and Iberia as the full-service options and the rest selling simpler fares that may not include bags or seat choice. Ryanair, Malta Air, Wizz Air Malta, Easyjet, Vueling Airlines, Transavia France, Volotea and Wizz Air usually compete on price, while ITA Airways and Iberia may include more in the base fare. Direct flights exist, but some itineraries still connect through another European city, so read the routing and fare rules before paying. If you book the cheapest fare, add the cost of luggage and seats before comparing it with a bundled ticket.

Getting into Madrid from Barajas is straightforward, with metro, suburban train, bus and taxi all linking the airport to the city. The transfer feels like a normal urban journey rather than a long excursion, but the airport has several terminals, so note yours before you land. From central Madrid you can reach the main sights, stations and hotels without crossing the whole city, and late arrivals still have practical options. Watch for terminal changes if you connect onward, and confirm your arrival terminal matches your onward plan.

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 that your ticket says Palermo Punta Raisi and Madrid Barajas, because search results can include nearby or secondary airports.
• Read the baggage rules on low-cost fares, since a cabin bag or checked bag may cost extra.
• If you book separate tickets, allow enough connection time and accept that a missed link is your risk.
• Carry the travel documents Spain and Italy require for your nationality, valid for the whole stay.
• Compare December with your preferred month, because the cheapest month may not fit your plans.
• Confirm whether your fare is nonstop or connecting before you pay.