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Among airlines operating Madrid to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Madrid and Frankfurt am Main Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Lufthansa
• Iberia
• Air Europa

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

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.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €222 return via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared with €237 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €27–€86 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 10% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Madrid to Frankfurt am Main Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at €217 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at €276, a difference of €59. 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 Madrid to Frankfurt am Main Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 40 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main Airport are Frankfurt Central Station, Frankfurt City Centre, and Römerberg. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 08:35
• Latest: departs at 19:50 and lands at 22:30.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 23% above the route average of €236. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 2h 40m, 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 Madrid to Frankfurt am Main Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €81, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Iberia: 88% on time
• Air Europa: 88% on time
• Lufthansa: 82% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

Night 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 Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 51m, compared to 7h 26m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 8h 29m via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI).

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €9 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Wheego
· Alamo
· Europcar
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Hertz

Return flights from Madrid to Frankfurt am Main Airport range from €185 to €297, with an average of €236 over the past 12 months. Anything below €185 counts as a good deal.