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Among airlines operating Munich to Madrid flights:

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

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

4 airlines operate flights between Munich and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• Air Europa
• Lufthansa City Airlines
• Lufthansa

Flights from Munich to Madrid usually depart from Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

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

• Lufthansa: 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.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Munich to Madrid.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €190 return via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared with €246 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €30–€87 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and Lufthansa City Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Munich to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 9% of one-stop connections

Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the Munich to Madrid route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at €239 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at €249, a difference of €10. 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 Munich to Madrid route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 56 minutes.

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

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.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Munich to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 07:15 and lands at 10:02
• Latest: departs at 20:55 and lands at 23:42.

The flight takes about 2h 47m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of €246. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Munich to Madrid takes 2h 47m, covering 2,407 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 Munich to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €112, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Air Europa: 92% on time
• Lufthansa: 87% on time
• Iberia: 86% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% 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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 24m, compared to 5h 11m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and 5h 52m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

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 Munich to Madrid range from €200 to €296, with an average of €246 over the past 12 months. Anything below €200 counts as a good deal.