Direct Flights from Washington to Madrid
Madrid · Spain
Nonstop service from IAD to MAD on Iberia, United. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
How rare is this nonstop?
Only 13 cities have a nonstop to Madrid, so this is a route worth knowing about — most travelers connect to get there.
How long to go to Madrid for, from Washington
8h 5m in the air, 3,806 miles. Give Madrid a week: the first day goes to the journey and the jet lag, whatever you intend.
About Madrid
Madrid is Spain's capital and largest city. A city that has been marked by Spain's varied and tumultuous history, Madrid has some of Europe's most impressive cultural and architectural heritage, which includes grand avenues, plazas, buildings and monuments, world-class art galleries and museums, highly popular football teams, and cultural events of international fame for everyone. Madrid is also renowned for gastronomic delights and a nightlife lasting up until dawn.
Summary from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA).
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).
Madrid weather, compared with Washington
4° warmer than Washington on average across the year, on daytime highs:
- January
- Madrid 52°F · Washington 43°F · 9° warmer
- April
- Madrid 67°F · Washington 67°F · much the same
- July
- Madrid 93°F · Washington 88°F · 5° warmer
- October
- Madrid 70°F · Washington 68°F · 2° warmer
July averages 93°F, hot enough to plan the middle of the day around.
Average daily highs, 1991–2020 station normals from Meteostat (CC BY 4.0), measured at each city's airport.
Planning a trip to Madrid
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Madrid is March–May and October, when daytime highs are a comfortable 62–75°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 Washington to Madrid?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Washington (IAD) to Madrid (MAD) on Iberia, United.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Washington to Madrid?
- Iberia, United fly nonstop between Washington (IAD) and Madrid (MAD).
- How many nonstop flights are there from Washington to Madrid?
- There is about 1 nonstop departure per day (roughly 7 per week) from Washington to Madrid.
- How far is Madrid from Washington?
- Madrid is about 3,806 miles from Washington by air.
- Is there a direct flight from Washington to Spain?
- Yes — Madrid (MAD) has nonstop service from Washington on Iberia, United, making it a nonstop gateway to Spain.
- 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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