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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

MAD — BCN
21 Aug — 28 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Barcelona-El Prat are usually found in February or March, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 August 2025.

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June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 8,754

Good one-way deal

₹ 12,896 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 29,077 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Madrid Barajas to Barcelona-El Prat.
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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Barcelona-El Prat from Madrid with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, you should look to book at least 34 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of ₹ 576). Flying from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 728). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAD to BCN?

Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 August 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 16 August 2025.

The most flights from MAD to BCN are scheduled on a Friday (64 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat?

    Madrid Barajas (MAD) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat. You should not have trouble finding flights to Barcelona-El Prat from Barajas; the airport handles an average of 43 outbound flights to Barcelona-El Prat per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Madrid airport to Barcelona-El Prat. It is only a 13.6 km journey to Barajas (MAD) from Madrid’s city centre.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from Madrid, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: TAAG (100%), Royal Jordanian (100%), Finnair( 81%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of ₹ 576). Flying from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 728). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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