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Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves
Major contemporary art museum in a landscaped park. Visit for Portuguese and international modern art in a calm setting.
Flights from Madrid to Porto depart on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 10 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 421 km distance in 1h 15m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 421 km |
Average flight duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Flights per day 32 |
Direct flights 10 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 0:20 |
Last flight 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price
£79
Average price
£267
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Flights per day
33
Distance
421 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Porto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Porto will cost around £267 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £79.
Of the 33 flights that leave Madrid for Porto every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 421 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 15 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 5484
FR 572
IB1149
UX1147
IB1153
FR 5484
UX1141
UX1145
UX1143
UX1147Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £27.
Distance: 421 km
| Flight | Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£131 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £67 Average Price |
5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Porto flights for today, Thursday 27 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UX1147 | 6:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 6:50 Porto Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1147 | 7:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 7:40 Porto Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TP1023 · TP1930 | 7:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h20 | 17:00 Porto Airport | 1 change | |
TP1023 · TP1928 | 7:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h20 | 15:00 Porto Airport | 1 change | |
FR 572 | 9:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 10:10 Porto Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX1145 | 10:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 10:50 Porto Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TP1011 · TP1930 | 11:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h55 | 17:00 Porto Airport | 1 change | |
TP1011 · TP1928 | 11:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h55 | 15:00 Porto Airport | 1 change | |
TP1011 · TP1932 | 11:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h55 | 19:00 Porto Airport | 1 change | |
IB1149 | 11:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 11:45 Porto Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA459+ BA2668 | 12:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h00 | 19:05 Porto Airport | 1 change | |
TP1013 · TP1930 | 13:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h20 | 17:00 Porto Airport | 1 change | |
TP1013 · TP1934 | 13:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h45 | 20:25 Porto Airport | 1 change | |
TP1013 · TP1932 | 13:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h20 | 19:00 Porto Airport | 1 change | |
UX1143 | 15:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 15:15 Porto Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1151 | 15:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 16:00 Porto Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TP1015 · TP1934 | 16:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h05 | 20:25 Porto Airport | 1 change | |
TP1015 · TP1936 | 16:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h50 | 23:10 Porto Airport | 1 change | |
TP1015 · TP1932 | 16:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h40 | 19:00 Porto Airport | 1 change | |
TP1017 · TP1934 | 18:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h25 | 20:25 Porto Airport | 1 change | |
TP1017 · TP1938 | 18:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h40 | 0:40 Porto Airport | 1 change | |
TP1017 · TP1936 | 18:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h10 | 23:10 Porto Airport | 1 change | |
UX1141 | 19:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 19:20 Porto Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1153 | 19:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 20:00 Porto Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TP1019 · TP1938 | 20:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h30 | 0:40 Porto Airport | 1 change | |
TP1019 · TP1936 | 20:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h00 | 23:10 Porto Airport | 1 change | |
TP1019 · TP1920 | 20:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h40 | 7:50 Porto Airport | 1 change | |
TP1021 · TP1920 | 22:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h25 | 7:50 Porto Airport | 1 change | |
TP1021 · TP1922 | 22:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h45 | 9:10 Porto Airport | 1 change | |
FR 5482 | 23:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 23:50 Porto Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Major contemporary art museum in a landscaped park. Visit for Portuguese and international modern art in a calm setting.
Historic prison building showing Portuguese photography from the nineteenth century onwards. Admission is normally free.
Museum on Portuguese discoveries and maritime trade with full-scale scenes and interactive displays, suitable for families and first-time visitors.
Steep medieval quarter by the Douro with colourful houses, river views and lively lanes. Ideal for walking and classic Porto atmosphere.
Terraced riverside garden with one of Porto’s best skyline viewpoints. Popular at sunset and easy to combine with the upper bridge walk.
Large urban park leading to the Atlantic coast. Excellent for walks, cycling, birdlife and a break from the busy historic centre.
Porto’s iconic sandwich layered with cured meats and steak, covered in melted cheese and a rich beer-based sauce, usually served with chips.
A slow-cooked tripe and white bean stew with pork, sausages and vegetables, strongly linked to Porto’s historic working-class cooking.
Salt cod baked with cream, onion and potato, then topped with cheese. Bacalhau dishes are central to Portuguese tradition and widely loved in Porto.
Historic riverside restaurant known for roast meats, game and old-school Porto cooking in a characterful dining room.
Elegant contemporary restaurant serving refined Portuguese dishes and tasting menus in a calm central setting.
Long-established seafood restaurant by the coast, popular for grilled fish, shellfish and a relaxed Matosinhos atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe; rooms, meals and local transport are usually cheaper than in Lisbon or many other major European city breaks.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service; cafés often just round up. Taxis are usually rounded up to the nearest euro.
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Aeroporto -> Trindade, Porto
Porto is world famous for the wine that takes its name and is also one of the most important business hubs in the Iberian peninsula. Business travelers and wine aficionados can take frequent direct flights from Madrid to Porto seven days a week. Services are provided by national carriers and a budget airline, with flight times of around one hour and 15 minutes. Take off times are available to suit most needs, from early morning departures to a late night flight arriving just before midnight. Additional indirect connections are available with a change in Lisbon.
Spanish national carrier Iberia and Portuguese national carrier TAP Portugal both provide daily direct flights from Madrid to Porto. In addition Air Europa and budget operator Ryanair offers direct flights to Porto from the Spanish capital seven days a week. Although direct flights from Madrid are frequent, additional indirect connections via Lisbon are provided by TAP Portugal and its affiliate PGA Portugalia Airlines.
The fastest journey time for the 424 kilometer trip west from Madrid to Porto is one hour and five minutes, achieved by some direct Air Europa flights. Other Air Europa services take five minutes longer while direct services with other airlines take ten to 15 minutes more. The fastest indirect connection from Madrid to Porto via Lisbon with TAP Portugal takes three hours and 20 minutes total journey time, while other indirect flights via the Portuguese capital take up to 30 minutes longer. For timetable purposes, it should be noted that Portuguese time is one hour behind Spanish.
There are between nine and 14 daily direct flights from Madrid to Porto, with the highest frequency on Thursdays and the fewest flights on Saturdays. Departure times range from early morning to late night. The budget airline Ryanair offers two direct flights daily from Saturday-Wednesday and three departures on Thursdays and Fridays, with morning and evening take off times available every day. There are also three to four daily indirect connections to Porto via Lisbon from the Spanish capital with TAP Portugal.
Departure Airport: Madrid Barajas Airport is located 12 kilometers north east of central Madrid, connected by trains on metro line eight and Cercanias local rail services C1 and C10, or express bus shuttles, taking around 30 minutes from the center. Facilities at the terminal include long and short stay parking lots, baggage storage counters, children's play areas, restaurants, tapas bars, Castilian food and wine specialty stores, business lounges and free WiFi.
Arrival Airport: Porto Airport is situated 11 kilometers north west of the city center, with public transport transfers available downtown on the purple metro line and shuttle buses, taking 20-30 minutes to reach the center. Facilities at the passenger terminal include car rental desks, duty-free shopping, wine stores, a food gallery with a grill and international restaurants, coffee bars, free WiFi and taxi stands.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Porto 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 Porto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Porto flights use the Madrid Barajas Airport to Porto Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Porto 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.
Porto Airport is 1 km from Porto city centre. Public transport options include:
Porto 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 arrivals and departures.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Porto Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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