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Among airlines operating Lisbon to Madrid flights:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Air Europa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

5 airlines operate flights between Lisbon and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL
• Iberia
• Air Europa
• easyJet
• Ryanair

Flights from Lisbon to Madrid usually depart from Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Lisbon to Madrid.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $128 return, compared with $230 via a stopover through Sevilla (SVQ).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $22–$138 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Connecting flights from Lisbon to Madrid most commonly pass through:

• Porto (OPO) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Sevilla (SVQ) – 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Lisbon to Madrid route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 12%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $123 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $140 – a $17 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Lisbon to Madrid route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 42 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Lisbon to Madrid flights, with 42% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 23%, and Night flights for 5%.

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Madrid City Centre, Puerta del Sol, and Spain Building. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lisbon to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:21
• Latest: departs at 23:00 and lands at 00:21.

The flight takes about 1h 21m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 78% above the route average of $128. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Lisbon to Madrid takes 1h 21m, covering 825 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Lisbon to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $55, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

easyJet is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Iberia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Lisbon to Madrid flights are:

• easyJet: 82% on time
• Iberia: 80% on time
• Ryanair: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 75% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Lisbon and Madrid is around $78 return, with a flight time of about 1h 15m. Recent return bus fares are around $33 return, with a trip time of about 8h 24m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 58% lower. However, the bus takes about 7+ hours longer each way.

Flying via Sevilla (SVQ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 39m, compared to 4h 44m via Porto (OPO).

Madrid is 1 hour ahead of Lisbon (Central European Time vs Western European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Record go
· Goldcar Rental SP
· CLICK RENT
· Alamo
· Centauro

Return flights from Lisbon to Madrid range from $99 to $179, with an average of $128 over the past 12 months. Anything below $99 counts as a good deal.