Cheap flights from Trieste to Madrid
Several carriers link the Adriatic port of Trieste with Spain's capital through one stop. You will find full-service options alongside budget choices on this route departing from Dei Legionari airport in Italy. A connecting journey brings you to Madrid Barajas after a transfer somewhere along the way.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.9 | 2 Feb 2027 | from $163 | Search 2 Feb 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.9 | 22 Apr 2027 | from $270 | Search 22 Apr 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 22 Jul 2027 | from $303 | Search 22 Jul 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 20 Dec 2026 | from $597 | Search 20 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 9 Nov 2026 | from $2,482 | Search 9 Nov 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 3 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: March — from $104.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $157 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $176 | 26 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $183 | 31 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $163 | 2 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $104 | 16 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $132 | 24 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $110 | 27 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $134 | 24 Jun 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $178 | 30 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $310 | 5 Aug 2027 | |
| September 2027 | from $104 | 15 Sept 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Trieste | Dei Legionari TRS | 31 km |
| Madrid | Barajas MAD | 14 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
Demand shifts between months as travellers time visits around holidays and school breaks. July stands out as the cheapest month when prices fall below other periods listed throughout the year. October through September all carry available fares, with variations depending on local events in either Italy or Spain.
Airlines and what to expect
Choices range from established network carriers to smaller regional operators serving this connection. ITA Airways and Lufthansa typically include checked baggage and meals within their standard fare. Transavia Airlines offers budget pricing that may require extra payment for add-ons. Malta Airlines and Air Dolomiti complete the available options on this route.
Arriving — Madrid
Madrid Barajas serves as a major hub handling heavy traffic from across Europe. The airport sits roughly twenty kilometres north of the city centre, reachable by metro or taxi after landing. Long layovers mean more time waiting in terminals rather than exploring the Spanish capital.
Before you go: Spain
- 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 before you book
- Verify whether your destination requires specific documentation for entry into Spain before booking any flight.
- Check if low-cost carriers charge separately for checked bags that full-service airlines include.
- Confirm whether connection segments appear on one ticket or require separate bookings at Madrid Barajas.
- Note that July offers lower fares while peak holiday periods carry premium pricing throughout the year.
- Consider transfer time needed when switching between terminals at connecting airports along this route.
Frequently asked questions
Trieste – Madrid: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for March 2027 — $104. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Trieste – Madrid: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: ITA Airways, Air Dolomiti, Transavia Airlines, Malta Airlines, Aeroitalia.
Trieste – Madrid: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Trieste to Madrid?
The distance is about 1,531 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 2 h 19 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Trieste – Madrid?
Trieste: Dei Legionari (TRS). Madrid: Barajas (MAD).
What is the time difference between Trieste and Madrid?
Madrid is in the same time zone as Trieste.
Trieste — more routes
Madrid — flights from other cities
| From | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | Ryanair | direct | 5 Dec 2026 | from $18 |
| Warsaw | Ryanair | direct | 3 Dec 2026 | from $22 |
| London | Ryanair | direct | 5 Dec 2026 | from $23 |
| Granada | Iberia | direct | 15 Dec 2026 | from $27 |
| Geneva | Easyjet | direct | 6 Dec 2026 | from $46 |
| Krakow | Ryanair | direct | 19 Mar 2027 | from $47 |
| Brussels | Iberia | direct | 5 Dec 2026 | from $77 |
| Chisinau | Tarom | with a stop | 13 Nov 2026 | from $109 |
Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of Trieste / Madrid that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice → Madrid | 116 km from Trieste | direct | 20 Dec 2026 | from $28 |