Cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Madrid

November is the low point for fares on this route. From there, prices build through December as Christmas and school holidays overlap in Brazil and Spain, and July and August bring Madrid's summer peak. Weekdays are usually quieter than weekends, and early departures can cost less than evening ones. If your dates bend, try shifting a day or two around November to see how the fare moves.

LATAM Airlines and Latam Airlines Brasil sit alongside Azul, Avianca, Iberia, ITA Airways, GOL Linhas Aereas S.A., United Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion and TAP Portugal on this route. Direct flights are available, and connecting itineraries widen the field further. What is included varies by fare and by carrier, so check baggage, seat selection and change rules before you commit to a ticket.

Arriving late in the day changes the transfer, because metro and commuter rail links thin out and a pre-booked ride or night bus becomes the safer plan. Madrid's Barajas lies outside the city centre, with metro, commuter rail and taxis linking it to central Madrid. Allow time for passport control if you are entering Spain from outside the Schengen area, and check which terminal your flight uses before you land. If the last metro has gone, confirm your transfer in advance rather than counting on a taxi rank.

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 a connection is on one ticket or separate tickets, because protection and baggage transfer differ.
• Check baggage rules on the fare you choose, since included hold luggage differs by ticket type.
• Check which Rio airport your ticket names, Rio De Janeiro International or Santos Dumon.
• Check whether your flight arrives early or late, and plan the transfer around Madrid's metro hours.
• Check passport and entry documents for Spain before you book.
• Check the fare calendar for November and neighbouring months if your dates are flexible.