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Among airlines operating Madrid to Amsterdam flights:

• KLM: offers free seat selection
• Air Europa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between Madrid and Amsterdam. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• KLM
• Iberia
• Air Europa

Flights from Madrid to Amsterdam usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

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

• KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to Amsterdam:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $255 return via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared with $363 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $39–$140 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by KLM. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Amsterdam most commonly connect through:

• Dublin (DUB) – 16% of one-stop connections
• London Luton (LTN) – 16% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 12% of one-stop connections

Dublin (DUB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Madrid to Amsterdam route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $337 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $389, a difference of $52. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Madrid to Amsterdam route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 58 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Amsterdam flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, Evening flights for 27%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Amsterdam are Vondel Park, Melkweg, and Amsterdam RAI. These are among the most viewed places in Amsterdam on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:37
• Latest: departs at 20:30 and lands at 23:07.

The flight takes about 2h 37m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 19% above the route average of $360. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Madrid to Amsterdam takes 2h 37m, covering 2,347 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 Madrid to Amsterdam are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $99, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Iberia: 91% on time
• Air Europa: 82% on time
• KLM: 82% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% 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.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 44m, compared to 5h 10m via Ibiza (IBZ) and 5h 27m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Budget
• Sixt
• keddy by Europcar
• Hertz

Return flights from Madrid to Amsterdam range from $296 to $447, with an average of $360 over the past 12 months. Anything below $296 counts as a good deal.