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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 06:55 and lands at 09:23
• Latest: departs at 21:20 and lands at 23:48.

The flight takes about 2h 28m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Madrid.

A direct flight from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Madrid takes 2h 28m, covering 2,114 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Madrid range from €143 to €244, with an average of €182 over the past 12 months. Anything below €143 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 28% above the route average of €182. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at €182 return and stopover options via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) at €182.

Air Europa is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Iberia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Madrid flights are:

• Air Europa: 93% on time
• Iberia: 90% on time
• Ryanair: 85% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €17–€88 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Brussels Airlines and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Madrid flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 22%, and Night flights for 11%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport and Madrid is around €98 return, with a flight time of about 2h 25m. Recent return bus fares are around €94 return, with a trip time of about 23h 10m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 4% lower. However, the bus takes about 20+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €60, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Alamo
• Centauro

Flights from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Madrid usually depart from Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Madrid route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 4 minutes.

One-stop flights from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 15% of one-stop connections

Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Madrid route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at €170 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at €199, a difference of €29. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• Brussels Airlines
• Air Europa
• Ryanair

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 58m, compared to 5h 35m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and 6h 40m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Plaza de Santa Ana, Plaza de Isabel II, and Spain Building. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Madrid flights:

• Brussels Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• Air Europa: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Brussels Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.