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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
Flights from Albufeira to Madrid depart on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:05. The fastest flight covers the 541 km distance in 1h 20m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 541 km |
Average flight duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Flights per day 12 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 20m |
First flight 5:45 |
Last flight 23:05 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£67
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£360
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
3 h 38 m
Flights on 19 Sept
20
Distance
541 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Albufeira to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albufeira to Madrid will cost around £360 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £67.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 20 flights from Albufeira to Madrid, including 2 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 541 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest flights will take 5 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FR 1473
FR 9404
TP1906 · TP1022
TP1908 · TP1016
TP1908 · TP1018
FR 1473
FR 9404
TP1902 · TP1016
TP1906 · TP1022
TP1908 · TP1012Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Albufeira to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, while a flight costs an average of £73.
Distance: 541 km
| Flight | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£73 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest | £136 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 43m Average total duration 10h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Albufeira to Madrid:
A coach is £31 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albufeira to Madrid costing on average £73.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 13m.
The table below shows live departures for Albufeira to Madrid flights for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TP1908 · TP1016 | 6:05 Faro Airport | 9h55 | 17:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TP1908 · TP1018 | 6:05 Faro Airport | 12h05 | 19:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TP1908 · TP1022 | 6:05 Faro Airport | 17h15 | 0:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TP1908 · TP1020 | 6:05 Faro Airport | 14h20 | 21:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TP1908 · TP1014 | 6:05 Faro Airport | 8h15 | 15:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TP1908 · TP1012 | 6:05 Faro Airport | 5h35 | 12:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
FR 1473 | 7:35 Faro Airport | 1h20 | 9:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TP1902 · TP1016 | 11:15 Faro Airport | 4h45 | 17:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TP1902 · TP1018 | 11:15 Faro Airport | 6h55 | 19:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TP1902 · TP1020 | 11:15 Faro Airport | 9h10 | 21:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TP1902 · TP1022 | 11:15 Faro Airport | 12h05 | 0:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA511+ BA7065 | 13:25 Faro Airport | 8h10 | 22:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA511+ BA7197 | 13:25 Faro Airport | 9h34 | 23:59 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA511+ BA7061 | 13:25 Faro Airport | 7h45 | 22:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA511+ BA7067 | 13:25 Faro Airport | 9h00 | 23:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
FR 9404 | 15:20 Faro Airport | 1h20 | 17:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TP1906 · TP1022 | 18:10 Faro Airport | 5h10 | 0:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TP1906 · TP1014 | 18:10 Faro Airport | 20h10 | 15:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TP1906 · TP1012 | 18:10 Faro Airport | 17h30 | 12:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA517 · BA456 | 20:00 Faro Airport | 12h40 | 9:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
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Aeropuerto T4 -> Nuevos Ministerios
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Most Albufeira to Madrid flights use the Faro Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Albufeira and Madrid airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Madrid Barajas Airport is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Barajas Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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