Cheap flights from Rotterdam to Madrid

The expensive stretch comes with Christmas and the destination's summer, while March is the cheapest month in the fare data and the calendar runs from October to August. Weekdays often undercut weekends, and school-holiday weeks can lift prices even in cheaper months. If your dates are flexible, start with midweek March departures and check the dated fares before fixing hotels or transfers.

All listed carriers fly this route with a connection, because there are no nonstop flights: Air Arabia Maroc, Air Algerie, Sun Express, TAP Portugal, Transavia Airlines, BA CityFlyer, Aegean Airlines and Pegasus. Start by comparing the connection shown on the ticket, since the layover city and length can vary by fare even when headline prices look similar. Then compare what each fare includes, from cabin baggage to changes and checked bags, because the listed carriers sell different ticket types. A cheaper fare with a long or risky connection may cost more in time than a slightly higher one with a sensible layover.

Arriving late in the day at Barajas changes the onward plan, since fewer trains and metro services remain and taxis or ride-hailing become the fallback. Barajas is Madrid's main airport, so the transfer into the centre is an urban journey rather than a regional one; allow time for the terminal walk and ticket purchase. If you land earlier, you have more transport choices and less pressure to accept the first taxi queue. Whichever terminal you use, check the signs for the rail or metro link before you leave baggage claim, because the airport is large and the walk can be long.

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 two flights are on one ticket or separate tickets, because a missed connection on split bookings is your risk.
• Check the layover length and any terminal change before choosing the cheapest fare.
• Check cabin and checked baggage rules for the carrier shown on your ticket, not only the booking site.
• Check passport and entry requirements for Spain if you are not arriving from the Schengen area.
• Check the arrival time at Barajas and the last public transport into central Madrid.
• Check the month on the fare calendar, since March is the cheapest month in the data.