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MARCO Museo de Arte Contemporánea de Vigo
Contemporary art museum in a former courthouse. It presents changing exhibitions by Spanish and international artists in the city centre.
Flights from Madrid to Vigo depart on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £19 by train.
There are 7 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:55, the last at 23:35. The fastest flight covers the 465 km distance in 1h 5m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 465 km |
Average flight duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Flights per day 8 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 1h 5m |
First flight 5:55 |
Last flight 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£110
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Flights per day
8
Distance
465 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Vigo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Vigo will cost around £110 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £52.
Of the 8 flights that leave Madrid for Vigo every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 465 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 20 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 5482
FR 572
UX7308
IB467
UX7302
UX7302
UX7308
UX7306
UX7300
IB1133Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Vigo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. 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 £39, and a flight costs an average of £30.
Distance: 465 km
| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£109 Average Price | £72 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 9m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Vigo flights for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UX7300 | 14:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h10 | 16:00 Vigo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1131 | 15:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 17:05 Vigo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX7306 | 19:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h10 | 20:20 Vigo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB473 | 22:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h20 | 23:40 Vigo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 5484 | 23:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h15 | 23:55 Porto Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX7308 | 6:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h10 | 7:50 Vigo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX7302 | 10:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h05 | 11:45 Vigo Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Contemporary art museum in a former courthouse. It presents changing exhibitions by Spanish and international artists in the city centre.
Museum on the seafront exploring Galicia’s relationship with the Atlantic through archaeology, fishing, ecology and maritime culture.
Small ethnographic museum in Castrelos Park showing Galician traditional crafts, domestic life and rural culture in a historic house.
Seafront hill and park with paths, gardens and one of Vigo’s best panoramas over the port, estuary and Cíes Islands on clear days.
Historic quarter of stone lanes, arches and small squares. It is ideal for wandering and discovering Vigo’s older urban character.
Large landscaped park around a manor house, with formal gardens, wooded areas and a peaceful setting for a relaxed city walk.
Octopus boiled and served with olive oil, paprika and salt. A Galician classic, especially popular at local festivals and seafood restaurants.
Small green peppers from nearby Padrón, usually fried in olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt. Most are mild, but a few are famously hot.
Hearty Galician soup made with grelos, potatoes, beans and pork. It is a traditional cold-weather dish with deep regional roots.
Traditional seafood restaurant near the old quarter, known for shellfish, fish and classic Galician cooking in a polished setting.
Established restaurant serving refined Galician cuisine with strong seafood options and a more formal dining room.
Popular marisquería focused on Galician seafood and fish, with a straightforward local feel and reliable produce.
Moderate for Spain: food and local transport are good value, while summer hotels near the centre and coast can raise overall trip costs.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés only if service was good.
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Vigo Airport -> Praza de España, Vigo
Vigo, an important port on the Atlantic coast, in the north-west of Spain, is famous as the source for much of the fresh seafood enjoyed in the capital's restaurants. Travelers from the capital heading out to the Galician coast and looking for an alternative to the train journey can take frequent direct flights from Madrid to Vigo. The Galician airport is also a useful hub for visitors heading to the nearby Minho region of northern Portugal. Services are available with a choice of airlines, including the national carrier and a budget option, with flight times from Madrid of just over one hour. Departures are available from early morning to late evening, offering options to suit most requirements, from business meetings to weekend getaways.
The Spanish national carrier Iberia provides daily direct flights from Madrid Barajas Airport to Vigo. In addition, budget airline Air Europa has frequent daily direct connections from the capital to the Galician port seven days a week, including an early morning departure. As this is a relatively short domestic flight, indirect connections are not a practical consideration on this route.
The 466 kilometer route north-west from Madrid Barajas Airport to Vigo is one of the shorter domestic routes within Spain. The fastest journey times to the Galician city are one hour and ten minutes for Iberia and Air Europa flights. Some late evening Iberia flights from the capital can take about five minutes longer to reach the Atlantic coast.
There are seven daily direct flights from Madrid to Vigo on Fridays and Saturdays, eight direct services on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays, and nine direct connections on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The Air Europa budget flight timetable includes four daily flights from Saturday-Wednesday and three services on Thursdays and Fridays. Departure times always include a daily early morning take off, with mid morning and mid afternoon services and evening connections available on most days. Iberia's schedule includes a late evening departure from Madrid to Vigo from Tuesday-Friday.
Departure Airport: Madrid Barajas Airport is situated around 12 kilometers to the north-east of central Madrid, with public transport options including metro line eight trains, Cercanias local rail services on lines C1 and C10, and express bus routes taking about 30 minutes to reach the airport. In addition to long and short stay parking lots, facilities in the airport terminal include international restaurants, Castilian specialty food and wine stores, tapas bars, duty free shopping malls, business lounges and free WiFi.
Arrival Airport: Vigo Airport is located nine kilometers east of the city center, with a limited bus service operating from the main arrivals hall, taking around 20 minutes to reach the city center. Facilities at the small terminal include car rental desks, cafes and restaurants, three gift stores, ATMs, charging points, free WiFi and taxi stands.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Vigo 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 Vigo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Vigo flights use the Madrid Barajas Airport to Vigo Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Vigo 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.
Vigo Airport is 6 km from Vigo city centre. Public transport options include:
Vigo Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vigo Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vigo Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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