Travelling from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madrid Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Frankfurt and Madrid are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Take your pick of 61 weekly Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madrid Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Iberia is the earliest available. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 21:10.
Your FRA to MAD flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madrid Airport, so jetting off to Madrid (and then discovering more of Spain!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Lufthansa.
Air Europa is the most punctual carrier that offers FRA to MAD flights. An impressive 91.67% of its services on this route land on time.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madrid Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FRA and MAD:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madrid Airport flight is R 1,312. A return fare right now is R 2,158. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book three months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FRA to MAD.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madrid Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Picking up cheap flights from FRA to MAD is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madrid Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Of the flights that depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
Frankfurt am Main Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near FRA? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madrid Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Madrid Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent to explore Madrid and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Madrid Airport about one week before you travel.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madrid Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Madrid. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madrid Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FRA to MAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No trip is complete without dropping by Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
