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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:06
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 23:51.

The flight takes about 2h 06m.

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

A direct flight from Madrid to Paris takes 2h 06m, covering 1,675 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.

Return flights from Madrid to Paris range from $185 to $336, with an average of $243 over the past 12 months. Anything below $185 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the $243 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $175 return via Manchester (MAN), compared with $244 for direct.

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

• Iberia: 89% on time
• Air France: 84% on time
• Ryanair: 83% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $18–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Paris flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 35%, Evening flights for 21%, and Night flights for 4%.

Iberia is the only airline on the Madrid to Paris route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Madrid and Paris is around $169 return, with a flight time of about 2h 10m. Recent return bus fares are around $91 return, with a trip time of about 15h 30m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 47% lower. However, the bus takes about 13+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Madrid to Paris are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $91, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Since Paris is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) – daily rates from around $22:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Alamo
• keddy by Europcar
• Goldcar Rental SP

Near Paris Orly Airport (ORY) – daily rates from around $20:

• Europcar
• Alamo
• Budget
• keddy by Europcar
• Goldcar Rental SP

Near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) – daily rates from around $32:

• Europcar
• Goldcar Rental SP
• keddy by Europcar
• Free2Move
• Sixt

Flights from Madrid to Paris usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and may arrive at several airports in Paris area, including Paris Beauvais-Tille (BVA), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Le Bourget (LBG) and Paris Orly (ORY).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Paris route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 36m.

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

• Ibiza (IBZ) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Sevilla (SVQ) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Madrid to Paris. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $233 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $277, a difference of $44.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Iberia
• Air France
• Transavia France
• Air Europa
• Ryanair

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 02m, compared to 5h 21m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 5h 37m via Alicante (ALC).

Some of the most popular sights in Paris are Eiffel Tower, Élysée Montmartre, and Place des Abbesses. These are among the most viewed places in Paris on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Paris flights:

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

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

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

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

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

For the trip from Madrid to Paris, you’re almost sure to end up with an itinerary through Orly International (ORY). Orly is a great facility, handling some international travel through France and the bulk of domestic travel. It is the closest airport to Paris and well-connected to the city center.

Barajas airport is well-connected. The Metro (subway) is very popular and user-friendly. It runs about 6-7€ ($7-8) one-way. The train may be another option, but it only runs to certain places. The cost, if there is one for your route, is around 2.60€ ($5). The bus is only about 2.5€ ($3). Though it’s not the quickest, there are some direct routes. Taxis are always an option; the cost varies quite a bit.

The three main options are bus, train, and taxi. Of these, the fastest is a taxi. It takes about 30min and charges a flat rate of about 35€ ($40). A cheaper option is the train, which runs from early morning to late at night, and costs around 12.10€ ($15). Still cheaper is the bus, at about 8.30€ ($10) for the 45min trip.

The public transit system in Paris is first-rate and very easy to navigate. Paris is a densely populated city, so driving (not to mention parking) can be a challenge. Unless you have accommodations well outside of the city, you’ll likely appreciate the Paris Metro system and the simplicity of not having to worry about a car.

Never fear, everything that is important, such as how to get through customs or where to find baggage claim, will be in English and French. You’ll notice a lot of signs that utilize symbols and no language at all, and the Metro lines are all color-coded so it’s nearly impossible to get lost.