CDG → MAD
- Distance
- 661 mi
- Carriers
- 3
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is a intra-European route of about 661 miles. Air France and Iberia connect Paris with Madrid on a busy capital-to-capital corridor for business and leisure. Paris to Madrid carries dense connecting and tourist demand between two major hubs.
Connecting Paris, France with Madrid, Spain, this is one of the more travelled intra-European city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 661-mile sector nonstop in about 1h 49m. Departures use Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, a 3 terminals airport that is a base for Air France; arrivals land at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors Iberia. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the CDG–MAD sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) → Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 661 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 1h 49m |
| Nonstop carriers | 3 |
| Aircraft types | Airbus A320, Airbus A319, Airbus A321 |
| Market | intra-European |
Carriers on this route
Air France, Iberia, Vueling operate nonstop service from Paris to Madrid. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- Air France (AF)
- Iberia (IB)
- Vueling (VY)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Airbus A320, Airbus A319, Airbus A321 between Paris and Madrid. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
Spring and early fall offer Madrid's warm, dry weather without the scorching midsummer heat. Shoulder months bring lower fares.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Paris to Madrid route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for CDG–MAD where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
Related routes
- BCN → MAD Barcelona to Madrid
- MAD → BCN Madrid to Barcelona
- CDG → FCO Paris to Rome
- FCO → CDG Rome to Paris
- MIA → MAD Miami to Madrid
- AMS → CDG Amsterdam to Paris
- ATL → CDG Atlanta to Paris
- JFK → MAD New York to Madrid
- CDG → LHR Paris to London
- LHR → CDG London to Paris
- CDG → JFK Paris to New York
- JFK → CDG New York to Paris
Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Paris to Madrid?
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is about 661 miles (1,064 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 1h 49m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Paris to Madrid?
- Air France, Iberia and Vueling operate nonstop service from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).
- What aircraft are used on the CDG to MAD route?
- Carriers typically operate the Airbus A320, Airbus A319 and Airbus A321 on the Paris–Madrid route.
- When is the best time to fly from Paris to Madrid?
- Spring and early fall offer Madrid's warm, dry weather without the scorching midsummer heat. Shoulder months bring lower fares.
- Is CDG to MAD a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is a directional nonstop route flown by 3 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the CDG to MAD route connect?
- This route links Paris, France with Madrid, Spain.
- Which airports does the Paris to Madrid route use?
- Flights depart Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG/LFPG) in Paris and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD/LEMD) in Madrid.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.