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Museo Nacional del Prado
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Flights from Thessaloniki to Madrid depart on average 47 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £123 if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 00:20, the last at 23:20. The fastest flight covers the 2244 km distance in 5h 45m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2244 km |
Average flight duration 5h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £123 |
Flights per day 47 |
Fastest flight 5h 45m |
First flight 0:20 |
Last flight 23:20 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£121
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£197
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
7 h
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
12 h 30 m
Flights on 17 Sept
4
Distance
2244 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Thessaloniki to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thessaloniki to Madrid will cost around £197 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £121.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 4 flights from Thessaloniki to Madrid, including 4 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 2244 km distance in an average of 12 h 30 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 7 h .
The slowest flights will take 19 h 40 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.








Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Thessaloniki to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £207 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £207, while a flight costs an average of £207.
Distance: 2244 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£207 Average Price | £207 Average Price Cheapest | £708 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 4m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 61h 50m Average total duration 61h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Thessaloniki to Madrid:
A coach is £0.04 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thessaloniki to Madrid costing on average £207.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Coach takes on average 61h 20m.
The table below shows live departures for Thessaloniki to Madrid flights for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A3129 · TK9190+ TK1859 | 23:25 Thessaloniki International Airport | 18h35 | 17:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
A3129 · A3700 | 23:25 Thessaloniki International Airport | 13h35 | 12:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
A3129+ TK1859 · TK1842 | 23:25 Thessaloniki International Airport | 18h35 | 17:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
A3129+ TK1857 · TK1842 | 23:25 Thessaloniki International Airport | 12h00 | 10:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
A3129+ TK1844 · TK1859 | 23:25 Thessaloniki International Airport | 18h35 | 17:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
![]() | 3:00 Thessaloniki | 7h00 | 10:00 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:00 Thessaloniki | 9h25 | 16:25 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:45 Thessaloniki | 19h40 | 15:25 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki to Madrid flights use the Thessaloniki International Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Thessaloniki and Madrid airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Thessaloniki International Airport is 1 km from Thessaloniki city centre. Public transport options include:
Thessaloniki International 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 the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Thessaloniki International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Thessaloniki International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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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