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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.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Paris flights:

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

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

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

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).

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
• Ryanair: 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 Madrid to Paris.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $160 return via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared with $232 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$139 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Ibiza (IBZ) – 12% of one-stop connections

Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Madrid to Paris route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $219 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $262, a difference of $43. 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 Paris route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 35 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Paris are Paris City Centre, Gare du Nord, and Eiffel Tower. These are among the most viewed places in Paris on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:05
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 23:50.

The flight takes about 2h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 41% above the route average of $232. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Madrid to Paris takes 2h 05m, 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.

One-way fares from Madrid to Paris are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $74, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Iberia: 90% on time
• Ryanair: 84% on time
• Air France: 84% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 86% 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 Madrid and Paris is around $158 return, with a flight time of about 2h 05m. Recent return bus fares are around $93 return, with a trip time of about 15h 30m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 42% lower. However, the bus takes about 13+ hours longer each way.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 54m, compared to 5h 12m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 5h 37m via Alicante (ALC).

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 $17:

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

Near Paris Orly Airport (ORY) – daily rates from around $21:

· Alamo
· Europcar
· Budget
· keddy by Europcar
· Avis

Near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) – daily rates from around $33:

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

Return flights from Madrid to Paris range from $175 to $319, with an average of $232 over the past 12 months. Anything below $175 counts as a good deal.

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