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Flights from Nerja to Madrid depart on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
There are 8 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 01:00, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 407 km distance in 1h 10m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 407 km |
Average flight duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Flights per day 12 |
Direct flights 8 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 1:00 |
Last flight 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£47
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£150
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 10 m
Flights on 18 Sept
12
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Nerja to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nerja to Madrid will cost around £150 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £47.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 12 flights from Nerja to Madrid, including 12 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 407 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 10 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.
UX5042
UX5032
IB508
UX5038
IB564
IB1022
UX5038
UX5036
IB1026
UX5050Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nerja to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, while a flight costs an average of £62.
Distance: 407 km
| Flight | Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£62 Average Price | £29 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £77 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nerja to Madrid:
A train is £7 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Nerja to Madrid costing on average £29.
A train is £41 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nerja to Madrid costing on average £62.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 38m.
Coach takes on average 5h 41m.
The table below shows live departures for Nerja to Madrid flights for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UX5036 | 12:35 Malaga Airport | 1h10 | 13:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1004 | 13:25 Malaga Airport | 1h20 | 14:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1022 | 13:40 Granada Airport | 1h10 | 14:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX5038 | 21:10 Malaga Airport | 1h10 | 22:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB508 | 22:20 Malaga Airport | 1h20 | 23:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX5032 | 6:20 Malaga Airport | 1h10 | 7:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1028 | 6:30 Granada Airport | 1h10 | 7:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX5042 | 8:35 Malaga Airport | 1h10 | 9:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1002 | 9:10 Malaga Airport | 1h20 | 10:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Aeropuerto T4 -> Nuevos Ministerios
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Most Nerja to Madrid flights use the Malaga Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Nerja 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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