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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 Besançon to Madrid depart on average 98 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £12 by train.
There are 7 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:55, the last at 22:55. The fastest flight covers the 1087 km distance in 1h 55m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1087 km |
Average flight duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Flights per day 98 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 1h 55m |
First flight 5:55 |
Last flight 22:55 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 91 days |
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Besançon to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £18, while a flight costs an average of £425.
Distance: 1087 km
| Flight | Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£425 Average Price | £129 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £292 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 23h 54m Average total duration 23h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 13m Average total duration 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Besançon to Madrid:
A train is £111 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Besançon to Madrid costing on average £129.
A train is £407 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Besançon to Madrid costing on average £425.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 43m.
Coach takes on average 23h 24m.
The table below shows live departures for Besançon to Madrid flights for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AZ577 · AZ64 | 19:05 Geneva International Airport | 5h05 | 0:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1920 · TK1857 | 19:05 Geneva International Airport | 15h20 | 10:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1920 · TK1859 | 19:05 Geneva International Airport | 21h55 | 17:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1920 · TK1357 | 19:05 Geneva International Airport | 18h30 | 13:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1920+ TK9401 | 19:05 Geneva International Airport | 23h55 | 19:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1920 · TK1359 | 19:05 Geneva International Airport | 27h30 | 22:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
UX1666 | 20:00 Geneva International Airport | 1h55 | 21:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX2819+ LX2020 | 20:20 Geneva International Airport | 13h00 | 9:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
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Moderate for Western Europe. Rooms, meals and Metro fares are usually cheaper than Paris or London, but central hotels and popular dining areas raise costs.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, leaving small change is enough.
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Aeropuerto T4 -> Nuevos Ministerios
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Besançon to Madrid by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Besançon to Madrid flights use the Geneva International Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Besançon 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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