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Madrid to Paris Flights — MAD to CDG Airlines, Airports & Fare Tips
Searching for cheap flights from Madrid to Paris? Compare departures from Madrid Barajas (MAD) to Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Find the best time to book, top airlines, flight duration, and money-saving tips for your Spain to France trip.
Which airport should you fly from?
Compare departure and arrival airports for the Madrid to Paris route.
MAD — Madrid
Madrid Barajas (MAD)
Metro Line 8 to city centre in 25 minutes.
CDG — Paris
Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
RER B to Châtelet in 35 minutes.
Airlines flying Madrid to Paris
Iberia, Air France, and Vueling operate this popular Spain–France corridor.
Flight duration & logistics
Nonstop flights from Madrid to Paris take approximately ~2h. The distance is 650 miles. Around 10+ flights operate daily on this route.
- Flight time: ~2h
- Time difference: 0h
- Daily flights: 10+
Money-saving tips for Madrid to Paris travel
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Book in advance
Consider the Renfe-SNCF train — competitive on price and very comfortable.
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Compare airlines
Book 3–5 weeks ahead.
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Flexible dates
Vueling often offers the lowest fares.
Paris — your destination
Discover what awaits after your flight from Madrid.
Why book with Tikitikita?
- Compare fares across MAD and CDG in one search
- Flexible date grids to spot the cheapest days to fly
- Filter by nonstop, airline, or departure time
- Prices shown include taxes and surcharges
Frequently asked questions
How long MAD to CDG?
~2h nonstop. Distance ~650 miles.
Fly or train Madrid–Paris?
Train takes ~9h 30m but is comfortable. Flying is faster overall.
Airlines MAD–CDG?
Iberia, Air France, Vueling.
Cheapest month MAD–CDG?
January and November.
Best time to book?
3–5 weeks in advance.