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Flights from Düsseldorf to Madrid depart on average 46 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £71 but you can travel from only £58 by coach.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 02:51, the last at 23:05. The fastest flight covers the 1447 km distance in 2h 30m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1447 km |
Average flight duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £71 |
Flights per day 46 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 2h 30m |
First flight 2:51 |
Last flight 23:05 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£176
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£932
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
2 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
3 h 24 m
Flights on 30 Aug
103
Distance
1447 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Düsseldorf to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Madrid will cost around £932 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £176.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 103 flights from Düsseldorf to Madrid, including 3 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 1447 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest flights will take 4 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.
AF1007 · AF1000
KL1804 · KL1501
LO408 · LO3911 · LO2161
LO408 · LO3907 · LO2161
KL1804 · KL1509
IB1320
IB1324
IB1326
AF1107 · AF1300
LH1977+
LH1804Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £104 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £104, while a train costs an average of £368.
Distance: 1447 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£150 Average Price | £104 Average Price Cheapest | £368 Average Price |
5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 26h 44m Average total duration 26h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30h 11m Average total duration 29h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Madrid flights for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TK1522 · TK1359 | 20:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 26h15 | 22:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1522 · TK1857 | 20:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 14h05 | 10:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1522 · TK1859 | 20:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 20h40 | 17:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1522 · TK1357 | 20:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 17h05 | 13:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
| Sunday 30 August | |||||
LH79 · LH1112 | 6:10 Dusseldorf Airport | 6h20 | 12:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH2031 · LH1800 | 6:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 4h45 | 11:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB1326 | 6:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 2h40 | 9:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH2031+ LH4162 | 6:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 7h50 | 14:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL1796 · KL1503 | 6:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h45 | 12:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL1796 · KL1507 | 6:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 13h10 | 19:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL1796 · KL1505 | 6:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 10h00 | 16:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF1107 · AF1300 | 6:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 4h25 | 11:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF1107 · AF1400 | 6:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 16h20 | 23:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF1107 · AF1100 | 6:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 12h20 | 19:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF1107 · AF1600 | 6:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 8h40 | 15:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1530 · TK1859 | 7:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 9h40 | 17:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1530 · TK1857 | 7:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 27h05 | 10:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1530 · TK1359 | 7:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 15h15 | 22:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1530+ TK9401 | 7:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 11h40 | 19:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA925+ BA7053 | 7:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h10 | 12:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA925+ BA7069 | 7:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 7h25 | 14:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA925+ BA7055 | 7:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 6h45 | 14:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA925+ BA7195 | 7:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 7h30 | 15:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA925 · BA458 | 7:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 8h20 | 15:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL1798 · KL1509 | 8:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 15h10 | 23:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL1798 · KL1507 | 8:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 11h20 | 19:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL1798 · KL1505 | 8:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 8h10 | 16:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH2001+ LH4162 | 8:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h40 | 14:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH1973+ LH4162 | 8:30 Cologne Bonn Airport | 5h40 | 14:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH4107 · LH4162 | 9:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 4h40 | 14:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH4107+ LH1804 | 9:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 8h10 | 17:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
FR 6218+ FR 3012 | 9:45 Dusseldorf Weeze Airport | 12h15 | 22:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
FR 6218+ FR 2776 | 9:45 Dusseldorf Weeze Airport | 10h00 | 19:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
FR 6218+ FR 2054 | 9:45 Dusseldorf Weeze Airport | 7h40 | 17:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LX1017 · LX2032 | 9:50 Dusseldorf Airport | 8h50 | 18:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH4219+ LH1804 | 10:00 Dusseldorf Airport | 7h40 | 17:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LO404 · LO3921 · LO2161 | 10:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 32h00 | 18:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LO404 · LO3923 · LO2161 | 10:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 32h00 | 18:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LO404 · LO3919 · LO2161 | 10:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 32h00 | 18:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LO404 · LO3905 · LO2161 | 10:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 9h10 | 19:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LO404 · LO3911 · LO2161 | 10:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 32h00 | 18:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LO404 · LO433 | 10:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 28h10 | 14:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LO404 · LO3907 · LO2161 | 10:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 32h00 | 18:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
TK1672 · TK1857 | 10:25 Cologne Bonn Airport | 24h00 | 10:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1672 · TK1859 | 10:25 Cologne Bonn Airport | 31h00 | 17:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1672 · TK1359 | 10:25 Cologne Bonn Airport | 12h10 | 22:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1524 · TK1857 | 10:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 23h55 | 10:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1524 · TK1359 | 10:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 12h05 | 22:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1524 · TK1859 | 10:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 30h55 | 17:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH73 · LH1114 | 10:35 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h45 | 16:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH73 · LH1120 | 10:35 Dusseldorf Airport | 9h15 | 19:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH73 · LH108 · LH1804 | 10:35 Dusseldorf Airport | 7h05 | 17:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1607 · AF1400 | 11:35 Dusseldorf Airport | 11h40 | 23:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF1607 · AF1100 | 11:35 Dusseldorf Airport | 7h40 | 19:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB1320 | 11:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 2h40 | 14:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1800 · KL1507 | 12:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 7h10 | 19:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL1800 · KL1509 | 12:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 11h00 | 23:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH1977+ LH1804 | 13:05 Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h35 | 17:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH1977+ LH109 · LH1120 | 13:05 Cologne Bonn Airport | 6h45 | 19:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
FR 8346+ FR 2776 | 13:10 Dusseldorf Weeze Airport | 6h35 | 19:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
FR 8346+ FR 3012 | 13:10 Dusseldorf Weeze Airport | 8h50 | 22:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TP541 · TP1020 | 13:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 8h10 | 21:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TP541 · TP1022 | 13:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 11h05 | 0:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TP541 · TP1010 | 13:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 20h50 | 10:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LX4401+ LX2032 | 13:50 Dusseldorf Airport | 4h50 | 18:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA921 · BA464 | 14:10 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h55 | 20:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA921+ BA7061 | 14:10 Dusseldorf Airport | 8h00 | 22:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA921+ BA7057 | 14:10 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h05 | 19:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA921+ BA7059 | 14:10 Dusseldorf Airport | 6h25 | 20:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA921+ BA7065 | 14:10 Dusseldorf Airport | 8h25 | 22:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH5366+ LH4164 | 14:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 8h15 | 22:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH5366+ LH1800 | 14:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 20h50 | 11:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL1802 · KL1507 | 14:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h05 | 19:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL1802 · KL1509 | 14:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 8h55 | 23:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1674 · TK1857 | 14:50 Cologne Bonn Airport | 19h35 | 10:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1674 · TK1859 | 14:50 Cologne Bonn Airport | 26h35 | 17:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1674 · TK1359 | 14:50 Cologne Bonn Airport | 31h45 | 22:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1526 · TK1857 | 14:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 19h30 | 10:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1526 · TK1859 | 14:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 26h30 | 17:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1526 · TK1359 | 14:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 31h40 | 22:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH75 · LH1122 | 15:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 8h10 | 23:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH2017+ LH4164 | 15:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 7h00 | 22:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH75 · LH116+ LH4164 | 15:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 7h00 | 22:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LX4427+ LX2020 | 16:15 Cologne Bonn Airport | 17h05 | 9:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL1804 · KL1509 | 18:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h10 | 23:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL1804 · KL1501 | 18:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 15h15 | 9:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH4217+ LH1122 | 18:35 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h05 | 23:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1528 · TK1359 | 18:50 Dusseldorf Airport | 27h45 | 22:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1528 · TK1857 | 18:50 Dusseldorf Airport | 15h35 | 10:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1528 · TK1859 | 18:50 Dusseldorf Airport | 22h35 | 17:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
QS8045 · QS1056 | 19:10 Dusseldorf Airport | 17h55 | 13:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1676 · TK1857 | 19:15 Cologne Bonn Airport | 15h10 | 10:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1676 · TK1859 | 19:15 Cologne Bonn Airport | 22h10 | 17:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1676 · TK1359 | 19:15 Cologne Bonn Airport | 27h20 | 22:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF1007 · AF1000 | 19:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 13h45 | 9:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF1007 · AF1300 | 19:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 15h55 | 11:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LO408 · LO431 | 19:45 Dusseldorf Airport | 27h50 | 23:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LO408 · LO3911 · LO2161 | 19:45 Dusseldorf Airport | 22h40 | 18:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LO408 · LO433 | 19:45 Dusseldorf Airport | 18h50 | 14:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LO408 · LO3905 · LO2161 | 19:45 Dusseldorf Airport | 22h40 | 18:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LO408 · LO3907 · LO2161 | 19:45 Dusseldorf Airport | 22h40 | 18:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
IB1324 | 19:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 2h40 | 22:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
Madrid’s leading modern art museum is famed for Picasso’s Guernica and strong collections of Dalí, Miró and 20th-century works.
This refined museum features major works by Titian, Rubens and Caravaggio in a manageable collection inside a grand palace.
Madrid’s most famous park offers lakes, gardens, sculptures and broad promenades, perfect for walking, rowing and people-watching.
This grand boulevard links major museums and historic fountains, making it one of the city’s most elegant and culture-rich walks.
A busy central avenue known for theatres, shops and illuminated façades, ideal for architecture, nightlife and classic city views.
A hearty chickpea stew with meats, vegetables and soup, long associated with Madrid taverns and traditional lunchtime dining.
Deep-fried squid rings served in a crusty bread roll, a classic fast bite around Plaza Mayor and one of Madrid’s best-known snacks.
Madrid-style tripe stew with chorizo and morcilla, rich and slow-cooked, traditionally eaten in colder months.
Traditional bar celebrated for excellent tortilla española and honest Madrid-style tapas in a lively, no-frills atmosphere.
Historic tavern famed for roast suckling pig and classic Castilian dishes in an old-fashioned, atmospheric setting near Plaza Mayor.
Iconic churrería serving Madrid’s classic chocolate con churros around the clock in a bustling, traditional setting.
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
There are plenty of flights from Dusseldorf to Madrid throughout the year. The frequency of flights varies between weekdays and weekends but, in general, there are several departures available to travelers – from last-minute bookings to advance tickets. This two hour and 40-minute route is serviced by a combination of direct flights and indirect flights. Services with a layover in other cities are available from many airlines, and will take considerably longer.
Airlines that provide flights from Dusseldorf to Madrid include carriers like Air Europa and Iberia, which provide direct services between the cities. Flights from Dusseldorf to Madrid are also serviced by popular national and international carriers like Ryannair, Tap Portugal, and Air France.
Travel times for flights from Dusseldorf to Madrid depend on which airline is being booked, the number of stopovers or changes made, and the length of time of the layover. Direct flights will take no more than around two hours and 50 minutes. The longest flight route runs for a considerable 10 hours and five minutes. This particular route, for example, is serviced by KLM and includes one stopover in Amsterdam. Stopovers are also frequently made in other cities such as Milan, Lisbon, London, and Palma-De-Mallorca.
On a weekday, there are at least four direct flights from Dusseldorf to Madrid. On a weekend, this is reduced to two direct flights. On both weekdays and weekends, there are at least 30 or more indirect flight offerings that can be booked. Layovers range from two to seven hours in time, on average.
Departure airport: most flights will take off from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS). It's located nine kilometers from the city center and, by car, will take about 20 minutes to drive the distance. Travelers can also take the railway train (Flughafen) or the metro train (S-Bahnof) from below Terminal C to the main railway station in Dusseldorf, in around 12 minutes. The railway station is accessible by the SkyTrain monorail from each of the terminals, which is itself a 5-minute journey.
Dusseldorf Airport has three terminals and is one of the 25 busiest airports in Europe. Amenities include free WiFi, luggage lockers, airport lounges, currency exchange, and a variety of restaurants and shopping options. It also has family-friendly facilities, business facilities, meeting rooms, airport hotels and accommodation, and paid parking.
Arrival airport: arrivals land at Madrid's Barajas Airport (MAD), which has four terminals plus one known as 'Terminal Four S'. It's located 18 kilometers away from the city center and the train journey will take travelers approximately 27 minutes. Travelers can also use the metro as a one-way journey, which also takes roughly 22 minutes. Madrid Barajas Airport offers travelers a wide variety of amenities which include luggage storage, medical services, chapels, pharmacy, WiFi provided by Kubi Wireless, printers, multi-functional conference centers, relaxation areas, mobile charging areas, workstations, post office, family facilities, shops, and restaurants.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Madrid flights use the Dusseldorf Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Madrid airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Dusseldorf Airport is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Dusseldorf 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 for 30 minutes, with paid options for longer use. ATMs are located throughout the airport, including in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dusseldorf Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dusseldorf Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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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