Cheap flights from Valencia to Madrid

Peak summer and the Christmas period are usually the expensive stretch on this route, with school holidays pushing demand up too. Outside those peaks, fares ease, and May is the cheapest month in the calendar shown. Midweek flights can be easier to find than weekend ones, but the exact date matters most, so check your travel days. If you must fly in July, August or December, search early and stay flexible on times.

The real difference a traveller feels is between a bare fare and one that includes more. Wizz Air Malta, Volotea, Vueling Airlines and Transavia France are low-cost names on this route, so bags, seats and priority boarding may cost extra. Air Europa, Iberia, Luxair and Air Nostrum are full-service or regional names, while KLM Cityhopper and Accesrail can appear as connecting options. Direct flights are available, but always check whether your chosen itinerary is direct or has a connection.

Getting into central Madrid from Barajas is straightforward: metro, commuter rail, airport buses and taxis all serve the airport. The ride feels longer at peak times because Barajas sits northeast of the centre, so leave margin for traffic and terminal walking. Watch for the correct terminal and the right transport stop before you head for the city.

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 the departure airport code and terminal, even though Valencia has one main airport.
• Check baggage rules on low-cost fares, because cabin and checked bags may be charged separately.
• Check whether a connection is on one ticket or separate tickets, and whether the transfer time is realistic.
• Check ID and travel document rules for your nationality before flying to Madrid.
• Check the fare calendar around school holidays, peak summer and Christmas, since those periods fill first.