Direct Flights from Boston to Madrid
Nonstop service from BOS to MAD on American, Finnair, Iberia. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
Airlines
American, Finnair, Iberia
Nonstop flights
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Distance
3,401 mi
Days operated
Schedule varies
About Madrid
Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. It had a population of over 3.4 million in the city proper in 2025, and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.8 million. Madrid is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), after Berlin, and its metropolitan area is the second-largest in the EU, after Paris. The municipality covers an area of 605.77 square kilometres (233.89 sq mi).
Top things to do in Madrid
- The Museo del Prado, officially known as Museo Nacional del Prado, is the main Spanish national art museum, located in central Madrid.
- The Royal Spanish Academy is Spain's official royal institution with a mission to ensure the stability of the Spanish language. This is the official language regulating organ of Spain.
- The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish royal family and is used primarily for state ceremonies.
- The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is Spain's national museum of 20th-century art. The museum was officially inaugurated on September 10, 1992, and is named for Queen Sofía.
- The Cathedral of Saint Mary the Royal of the Almudena, commonly known as the Almudena Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral in Madrid, Spain. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Madrid.
- The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, or simply the Thyssen, is an art museum in Madrid, Spain, located near the Prado Museum on one of the city's main boulevards.
- The Retiro Park, also known as Buen Retiro Park or simply El Retiro, is one of the largest city parks in Madrid, Spain.
- The National Museum of Archaeology is a archaeology museum in Madrid, Spain. It is located on Calle de Serrano beside the Plaza de Colón, sharing its building with the National Library of Spain.
- The Temple of Debod is an ancient Nubian temple currently located in Madrid, Spain. The temple was originally erected in the early 2nd century BC 15 km (9.3 mi) south of Aswan, Egypt.
- The Teatro Real is an opera house in Madrid, Spain. Located at the Plaza de Oriente, opposite the Royal Palace, and known colloquially as "El Real".
- The Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, located on the Calle de Alcalá in the centre of Madrid, currently functions as a museum and gallery.
- The Puerta de Alcalá is a Neo-classical gate in the Plaza de la Independencia in Madrid, Spain.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to Madrid
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Madrid is March–May and September–October, when daytime highs are a comfortable 61–79°F.
- How long to stay
- Madrid rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Museo del Prado, Royal Spanish Academy, and Royal Palace of Madrid and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Boston to Madrid?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Boston (BOS) to Madrid (MAD) on American, Finnair, Iberia.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Boston to Madrid?
- American, Finnair, Iberia fly nonstop between Boston (BOS) and Madrid (MAD).
- How far is Madrid from Boston?
- Madrid is about 3,401 miles from Boston by air.
- What is there to do in Madrid?
- Popular things to do include Museo del Prado, Royal Spanish Academy, Royal Palace of Madrid, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, and more.
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