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Cheap Flights from Seville to Madrid in 2026

One-way fares from Seville (SVQ) to Madrid (MAD) start from around $29. Check live Seville to Madrid fares and grab a seat before prices climb. The air bridge between the two cities is short, frequent and — if you know when to book — remarkably cheap for a 400 km hop.

With a flight time of barely 1 hour 15 minutes, the route competes head-on with the AVE train, and that competition keeps airfares honest. Whether you’re flying for a weekend in the capital, a business day-trip, or connecting through Barajas to an international destination, here is everything you need to pay the lowest possible price.

Airlines flying Seville to Madrid

Iberia	Full-service	4-6	Barajas T4, includes cabin bag
Air Europa	Full-service	3-4	Good for onward connections
Ryanair	Low-cost	1-2	Lowest base fares, pay for extras

Ryanair usually wins on raw price if you travel with a small under-seat bag only. Once you add a cabin or checked bag, Iberia and Air Europa fares are frequently identical or better — and include schedule reliability plus better re-booking options when plans change. Compare the total, luggage included, before deciding.

Departure and arrival airports

Seville Airport (SVQ) is small and fast: 10 km northeast of the city, reachable by the EA Airport Express bus (about 35 minutes from Prado de San Sebastian and Santa Justa) or a 20-minute taxi ride. Security lines are rarely long; arriving 60-75 minutes before a domestic departure is normally plenty outside peak holiday weeks.

The airport’s single terminal keeps things simple: check-in, security and the gates are all within a few minutes’ walk, and there are decent tapas options airside if you arrive early. Car hire desks and the bus stop are right outside arrivals, so onward travel from SVQ rarely involves the queues you’d face at a major hub.

Madrid-Barajas (MAD) is the other extreme — one of Europe’s biggest hubs. Iberia lands at T4 (with its separate satellite T4S), while Ryanair and Air Europa generally use T1-T3. From any terminal you can reach central Madrid in under 30 minutes: Metro Line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios, the Cercanias C-1 train from T4 to Atocha and Chamartin, or the 24-hour Airport Express bus. If you’re transferring between airlines at Barajas, budget at least two hours.

Cheapest time to fly

• Low season bargains: November, January and early February — the quietest weeks of the Spanish travel year, with fares from $29-45 one-way.
• Price spikes: Semana Santa is the single worst time to buy on this route — Seville fills up and fares surge. August and the December holiday corridor are also expensive.
• Best days: midweek (Tuesday-Thursday) and Saturday morning departures are the cheapest slots; Sunday evening and Friday are premium.
• Booking window: aim for 3 to 8 weeks ahead. Domestic Spanish fares tend to rise steadily in the final fortnight.

Money-saving tips

1. Compare against the AVE. Seville-Madrid by train takes 2h30-2h55 centre to centre. Advance-purchase train tickets sometimes undercut flights, so price both before booking.

2. Book positioning flights smartly. If Madrid is a stopover en route elsewhere, a single through-ticket via Barajas protects you against missed connections — two separate cheap tickets do not.

3. Travel light. A sub-seat backpack is free on all three airlines and the flight is short enough that most travellers need nothing more.

4. Fly the first departure. Early-morning flights are statistically cheaper and less prone to cascading delays than evening ones.

5. Set alerts and be date-flexible. Because frequency is high, moving your departure one day can cut the fare by a third.

Making the most of Madrid on a short trip

Because the flight is so short, many travellers treat this as a day or weekend run. Land before 10 am and you can be at the Prado by 11; with a 9 pm return, you still get an evening in La Latina. The C-1 train from T4 to Atocha takes under 25 minutes, so the practical city-centre-to-city-centre time is close to four hours — fine for a weekend, marginal for a day trip, which is why pricing the AVE alongside the flight matters.

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FAQ

How long does the flight from Seville to Madrid take?

Around 1 hour 15 minutes gate to gate, though taxiing at Barajas can add 10-15 minutes.

Which airlines fly direct from Seville to Madrid?

Iberia, Air Europa and Ryanair operate non-stop services, with well over a dozen departures on most days combined.

What’s the cheapest time of year to fly?

January and November, when one-way fares start around $29 if you book three or more weeks out.

Is the train better than flying from Seville to Madrid?

The AVE is faster city-centre to city-centre (about 2h30m) and worth it when train fares are low. Flying usually wins on price for advance bookings and is the better option for Barajas connections.

How far in advance should I book?

Three to eight weeks is the sweet spot; prices typically climb in the last two weeks before departure.

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