Traveling from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Madrid Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Paris and Madrid are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Each week, there are 59 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Madrid Airport flights. If you want to get going early, take the 05:50 Iberia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 20:55 with Air France.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your CDG to MAD flight.
Traveling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Madrid (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a snap with Air France. This popular airline has direct flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Madrid Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air France.
With a reliable 81.32% of services arriving as planned, Iberia is the most punctual carrier for CDG to MAD flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Madrid Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between CDG and MAD:
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Lyon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
At the moment, $60 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $92. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from CDG to MAD by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Madrid Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CDG to MAD.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Madrid Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
65% of flights that depart Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is around 26 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near CDG. Whether you have an early flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Madrid Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you have a late Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Madrid Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near MAD:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Madrid Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Madrid and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Madrid Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Madrid Airport is approximately 13 kilometers from central Madrid. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Madrid Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Madrid. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Madrid Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CDG to MAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Madrid, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Journey about 274 kilometers north-east to Zaragoza to check off its top attractions. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Salamanca is another standout destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometers west of Madrid. No trip is complete without experiencing Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
