Cheap Flights Bogota to Madrid: The Complete Savings Guide

Cheap flights Bogota to Madrid: airlines, duration, airports, cheapest time and real tips to pay less. Search and book at the best price.

Cheap Flights Bogota to Madrid: The Complete Guide to Paying Less

Looking for cheap flights from Bogota to Madrid? It’s one of the strongest transatlantic routes in Latin America — Avianca’s main corridor to Europe and the great connection between Colombia and Spain, moving hundreds of thousands of passengers every year. The great news for your wallet is that five airlines fly it nonstop (Avianca, Iberia, Air Europa, LATAM, and Plus Ultra), more competition than on almost any other route in the region. With several direct departures every day, affordable fares exist if you know when and how to look. This guide covers everything you need — airlines, duration, airports, the best time to fly, and real money-saving tactics — so you pay the lowest possible price.

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Bogota–Madrid route at a glance

Fact Detail
Direct flight duration (outbound) ~9 h 35 min (between 9 h 30 and 10 h)
Distance ~8,072 km (about 5,017 miles)
Origin airport Bogota – El Dorado International (BOG)
Destination airport Madrid-Barajas – Adolfo Suárez (MAD)
Direct airlines Avianca, Iberia, Air Europa, LATAM, Plus Ultra
Frequency several nonstop departures every day
Cheapest time to fly February (and October–November)
Fastest direction Outbound BOG → MAD (jet stream behind it)

How long is the flight from Bogota to Madrid?

A direct flight between Bogota and Madrid takes about 9 hours 35 minutes on average on the outbound leg, based on route schedule data (FlightsFrom, Skyscanner, Omio, Expedia):

  • Avianca (flight AV46, Airbus A330): ~9 h 30–9 h 35. Usually the fastest option on the route.
  • Iberia: ~9 h 45–10 h. Several daily frequencies.
  • Air Europa and LATAM: around 9 h 45–10 h, depending on aircraft and winds.

Here’s a detail many travelers miss: because the outbound leg flies east with the jet stream behind it, BOG → MAD is clearly faster than the return MAD → BOG, which fights headwinds and often tops 10 h 20–10 h 30. The fastest recorded flight is around 9 hours 30 minutes. If you connect (for example, via another Latin American or European capital), total travel time can climb to 14–17 hours. As on any transatlantic route, the nonstop almost always wins: it saves time and, often, money.

To see at a glance which airline is both the fastest and the cheapest for your dates, compare Bogota–Madrid flights on TopTravelCentre.

Which airlines fly the route (and which are cheapest)

Five airlines offer nonstop service between Bogota and Madrid, more competition than on almost any other route in the region, and that is great news for your wallet:

  • Avianca — Colombia’s flag carrier and the benchmark on the route, part of the Star Alliance, with several daily frequencies. Usually includes checked baggage; ideal if you want direct schedules with no stops.
  • Iberia — Spain’s flag carrier, a Oneworld member. Strong in the Colombian market; usually solid economy fares and smooth onward connections across Europe through Madrid.
  • Air Europa — a SkyTeam member, and frequently the most aggressive on price, especially in economy and booked in advance.
  • LATAM — operates the nonstop since July 2024 with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner; a daily service that has added more pressure to prices.
  • Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas — the small Spanish carrier, with more limited frequencies and select schedules; sometimes it surfaces low fares and included baggage.

Airlines with a stop (Air France, KLM, American, United) can surface cheaper on certain dates, but they add a layover and time.

Golden rule: on this route, comparing all five nonstops at once makes the difference. Before you book, compare every Bogota–Madrid flight on TopTravelCentre to see instantly which airline is cheapest for your dates.

Airports: El Dorado (BOG) and Madrid-Barajas (MAD)

Picking the right airport and terminal can save you money and headaches.

Bogota – El Dorado International (BOG)

Colombia’s main airport and Avianca’s hub. All international traffic leaves from the main terminal: arrive early, because BOG security lines and Bogota traffic are unpredictable, especially at rush hour. If your real origin is another city (Medellín, Cali, Cartagena), weigh whether a domestic flight + a nonstop from BOG beats a connecting itinerary from your home city.

Madrid-Barajas – Adolfo Suárez (MAD)

The main gateway to Spain and Europe. T4/T4S is Iberia’s base; Air Europa and LATAM typically operate from T1, and Avianca may use T4S or T1 depending on the flight. Confirm your terminal on aena.es before booking ground transport, because the terminals are far apart. The metro and the Cercanías train (C10) connect Barajas to the center in ~40 min.

Often-forgotten tip: if you’ll continue to another European city, Iberia and Air Europa offer connecting tickets from Madrid; sometimes a single Bogota–Madrid–Paris ticket costs less than buying the legs separately.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Madrid?

Search engines (KAYAK, Skyscanner, Google Flights, momondo) agree on the lowest-demand (and therefore cheapest) months:

  • February — the cheapest month of the year according to KAYAK, Expedia, and momondo, with the lowest average return fares on the route.
  • October and November — the second-best window: Skyscanner and Google Flights place their best prices here, with Madrid weather still pleasant and fewer tourists.
  • September and March–May (outside Easter) — shoulder season, with reasonable prices and agreeable weather.

When to avoid: May and July (peak European summer), December (Christmas and New Year), and Easter. Demand pushes prices up and nonstop seats sell out. If summer is your only option, book several months ahead. Flying Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday is usually cheaper than the weekend.

7 real tactics to get the cheapest flight

  1. Aim for February or October–November. The cheapest windows of the year on this route.
  2. Book 6–8 weeks ahead. On transatlantic routes that’s the sweet spot: not a year out, not last-minute. (Learn more in our guide on how far in advance to book a flight.)
  3. Round trip, almost always. A return ticket is usually cheaper than two one-ways, and sometimes unlocks better fare classes.
  4. Compare Avianca, Iberia, Air Europa, LATAM, and Plus Ultra. The five nonstops compete: Air Europa and Plus Ultra often set the price floor.
  5. Stay flexible on dates. Shifting by a week or flying mid-week can save 15–30% on transatlantic fares.
  6. Watch the layover. A stop can look cheap but adds time, possible delays, and hassle; on this route the nonstop is usually very competitive.
  7. Use a metasearch that groups every airline. The fastest way to never miss a deal. For more tactics, read our tips to find cheap flights that actually work.

How much does a Bogota–Madrid flight cost? (price ranges)

Prices change daily, so here are indicative ranges with the consultation date rather than a single number. As a long-haul transatlantic route, it’s considerably pricier than a regional hop:

Checked on 06/08/2026. In offer windows (February, and October–November), with Air Europa, Plus Ultra, or Avianca and early booking, a round-trip BOG–MAD in economy typically starts from ~2,700,000 COP (about 700 USD / 640 EUR) —Air Europa offers nonstop from about 641 EUR (~3,000,000 COP) in November—, within a normal low-season range of ~2,800,000–4,200,000 COP (about 720–1,080 USD / 660–990 EUR); occasional sales can dip toward 2,000,000 COP. In peak season (May, July, December, Easter) or booked last-minute, that same ticket can exceed 5,000,000 COP (over 1,250 USD). These are ranges, not guaranteed prices: always check the live fare for your dates before booking.

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Getting from the airport to central Madrid

To keep the cheap ticket cheap all the way to your hotel:

  • Cercanías (C10) and metro: connect Barajas to the center in ~40 min. Economical and reliable.
  • Exprés Aeropuerto (bus): 24 h, direct to Atocha/Cibeles. Cheap and practical at any hour.
  • Taxi / Cabify / Uber: official flat airport-to-center rate; convenient for groups or heavy luggage.

Once in Madrid: continuing to Paris

Madrid is a perfect hub to keep traveling. If your plan includes France, the Madrid–Paris route is one of the cheapest in Europe (nonstops from around €90 round trip). Our guide to the best time to visit Paris, season by season helps you lock in dates with good weather and fewer crowds.

Summary: your plan for the cheapest Bogota–Madrid flight

  1. Aim for February or October–November.
  2. Book 6–8 weeks ahead, round trip.
  3. Compare the five nonstops (Air Europa and Plus Ultra are often cheapest).
  4. Fly mid-week and avoid July, December, and Easter.
  5. Compare every airline at once before you buy.

Once you’ve decided, the fastest move is to compare in one place:

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Prices are indicative and vary by date and airline.