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Among airlines operating Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madrid flights:

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

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

3 airlines operate flights between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Lufthansa
• Iberia
• Air Europa

Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madrid usually depart from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

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

• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: 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.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €226 return via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared with €251 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €20–€86 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000 variants.

One-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 6% of one-stop connections

Milan Malpensa (MXP) 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madrid route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at €235 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €275, a difference of €40. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madrid route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 58 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Madrid City Centre, Plaza de Santa Ana, and Atocha Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 09:15
• Latest: departs at 21:15 and lands at 00:00.

The flight takes about 2h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of €251. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madrid takes 2h 45m, covering 2,286 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.

One-way fares from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €114, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madrid flights are:

• Air Europa: 94% on time
• Iberia: 90% on time
• Lufthansa: 85% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

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.

Flying via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 59m, compared to 5h 35m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 5h 44m via Milan Malpensa (MXP).

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

Return flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madrid range from €201 to €328, with an average of €251 over the past 12 months. Anything below €201 counts as a good deal.