Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Melilla Airport (MLN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Melilla Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
You can choose from 25 weekly Madrid Airport to Melilla Airport flights. The 07:40 departure with Iberia is the earliest you can take. Iberia operates the last service of the day at 19:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your MAD to MLN flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Melilla (and then exploring more of Spain!) is easy with Iberia. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Madrid Airport to Melilla Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Iberia.
With a dependable 87.27% of services arriving as planned, Iberia is the most punctual carrier operating MAD to MLN flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madrid Airport to Melilla Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MAD and MLN include:
Barcelona Airport
Malaga Airport
Seville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Melilla Airport (MLN)
Right now, R 1,800 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Madrid Airport to Melilla Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,565. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAD to MLN, reserve your trip one month ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Melilla Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Madrid Airport to Melilla Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of all flights leaving Madrid Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
Madrid Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Madrid Airport to Melilla Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Melilla Airport (MLN)
Book a hotel close to MLN if you have a late Madrid Airport to Melilla Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Melilla Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Melilla Airport (MLN) to central Melilla
Melilla Airport to the centre of Melilla has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Melilla Airport (MLN)
The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to Melilla Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Melilla based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Madrid Airport to Melilla Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Melilla, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to MLN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Melilla, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Journey about 225 kilometres west to Ceuta to check off its top attractions. From Banos Arabes to Royal Walls and Fortaleza del Monte Hac, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda is another standout destination in Spain and is around 354 kilometres north-west of Melilla. No journey is complete without a visit to Santiago Castle, Barbadillo and Playa de Bajo de Guia.