Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Sydney to Madrid?

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 25m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Sydney to Madrid?

Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Sydney to Madrid on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Sydney to Madrid?

Chengdu (TFU) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,037.

What’s the fastest layover option from Sydney to Madrid?

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 27h 15m.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Madrid?

Departing from Sydney to Madrid will take you 28h 45m. There are 10974 mi between Sydney and Madrid.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Madrid round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Madrid round-trip from $667. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is China Eastern. Air China is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Madrid?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Madrid flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 0.4 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sydney to Madrid?

Travelers have found that booking a Thursday departure is the best way to save up to 83% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Madrid?

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Madrid from Sydney. Prices for March average $1,254 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $789. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a March flight can save you 26% on your journey compared to booking in December

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Madrid?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

Thu 11/64:20 pmSYD - MAD

2 stops29h 35mBritish Airways

Sun 12/72:35 pmMAD - SYD

2 stops30h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/11

$1,098

Mon 10/273:15 pmSYD - MAD

1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/311:25 amMAD - SYD

2 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$1,099

Thu 11/68:45 amSYD - MAD

2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/711:25 amMAD - SYD

1 stop33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$1,186

Tue 11/113:55 pmSYD - MAD

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/95:55 pmMAD - SYD

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$1,285

Mon 10/274:20 pmSYD - MAD

2 stops28h 40mBritish Airways

Sun 11/97:40 amMAD - SYD

2 stops37h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/10

$1,287

Tue 9/239:30 amSYD - MAD

2 stops31h 30mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/2710:50 amMAD - SYD

2 stops36h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$1,328

Sat 12/139:15 pmSYD - MAD

2 stops29h 35mTurkish Airlines

Sat 12/272:25 pmMAD - SYD

2 stops42h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$1,338

Thu 12/259:15 pmSYD - MAD

1 stop50h 05mTurkish Airlines

Sat 1/242:25 pmMAD - SYD

1 stop42h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$1,389

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Mon 10/273:15 pmSYD - MAD

1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/311:25 amMAD - SYD

2 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$1,099

Tue 3/104:20 pmSYD - MAD

2 stops28h 45mBritish Airways

Mon 3/236:05 pmMAD - SYD

2 stops26h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/10

$1,204

Fri 12/269:15 pmSYD - MAD

2 stops29h 10mTurkish Airlines

Sun 1/1811:55 amMAD - SYD

2 stops45h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$1,629

Mon 9/2211:45 amSYD - MAD

3 stops41h 55mGaruda Indonesia

Tue 10/143:00 pmMAD - SYD

2 stops58h 45mGaruda Indonesia

Deal found 9/10

$1,680

Fri 12/269:30 pmSYD - MAD

1 stop31h 35mEtihad Airways

Sun 1/189:50 amMAD - SYD

1 stop34h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/10

$1,763

Thu 11/68:45 amSYD - MAD

2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/711:25 amMAD - SYD

1 stop33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$1,186

Tue 11/113:55 pmSYD - MAD

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/95:55 pmMAD - SYD

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$1,285

Wed 9/248:55 pmSYD - MAD

2 stops27h 55mTurkish Airlines

Mon 9/296:20 pmMAD - SYD

2 stops31h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$1,666

Mon 9/2211:45 amSYD - MAD

3 stops41h 55mGaruda Indonesia

Wed 10/157:05 amMAD - SYD

2 stops42h 40mGaruda Indonesia

Deal found 9/10

$1,680

Tue 9/238:55 pmSYD - MAD

2 stops27h 55mTurkish Airlines

Thu 10/166:20 pmMAD - SYD

2 stops31h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$1,745

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Wed 9/172:50 pmSYD - MAD

2 stops54h 40mEmirates

Sat 9/2010:05 pmMAD - SYD

1 stop35h 15mEmirates

Deal found 9/9

$1,725

Wed 9/173:40 pmSYD - MAD

2 stops34h 35mEtihad Airways

Sun 9/2810:30 amMAD - SYD

1 stop22h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/10

$1,743

Sun 9/218:55 pmSYD - MAD

2 stops48h 40mTurkish Airlines

Thu 10/166:20 pmMAD - SYD

2 stops31h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$1,600

Mon 9/2211:45 amSYD - MAD

3 stops41h 55mGaruda Indonesia

Wed 10/157:05 amMAD - SYD

2 stops42h 40mGaruda Indonesia

Deal found 9/10

$1,680

Tue 9/239:30 amSYD - MAD

2 stops31h 30mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/2710:50 amMAD - SYD

2 stops36h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$1,328

Tue 9/238:55 pmSYD - MAD

2 stops27h 55mTurkish Airlines

Thu 10/166:20 pmMAD - SYD

2 stops31h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$1,745

Wed 9/248:55 pmSYD - MAD

2 stops27h 55mTurkish Airlines

Mon 9/296:20 pmMAD - SYD

2 stops31h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$1,666

Mon 10/273:15 pmSYD - MAD

1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/311:25 amMAD - SYD

2 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$1,099

Mon 10/274:20 pmSYD - MAD

2 stops28h 40mBritish Airways

Sun 11/97:40 amMAD - SYD

2 stops37h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/10

$1,287

One-way flights from Sydney to Madrid
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Madrid. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Wed 10/159:20 pmSYD - MAD

3 stops58h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$453

Thu 10/169:20 pmSYD - MAD

3 stops53h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$470

Fri 1/308:05 pmSYD - MAD

3 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$509

Sat 11/152:30 pmSYD - MAD

2 stops59h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$520

Sat 11/159:15 pmSYD - MAD

1 stop47h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$531

Wed 10/159:20 pmSYD - MAD

1 stop43h 40mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$544

Fri 1/304:35 pmSYD - MAD

1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/9

$571

Mon 10/69:30 pmSYD - MAD

1 stop30h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/11

$574

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SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/27

3:15 pm-8:30 am

1 stop27h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 11/3

11:25 am-8:50 pm

2 stops47h 25m

$1,099

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/6

8:45 am-8:30 am

2 stops33h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 12/7

11:25 am-7:15 am

1 stop33h 50m

$1,186

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/10

4:20 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/23

6:05 pm-6:55 am

2 stops26h 50m

$1,204

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

3:55 pm-10:25 am

2 stops28h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/9

5:55 pm-8:25 am

2 stops28h 30m

$1,285

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/26

9:15 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 1/18

11:55 am-7:20 pm

2 stops45h 25m

$1,629

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/24

8:55 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 9/29

6:20 pm-9:45 am

2 stops31h 25m

$1,666

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/22

11:45 am-9:40 pm

3 stops41h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/14

3:00 pm-10:45 am

2 stops58h 45m

$1,680

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/22

11:45 am-9:40 pm

3 stops41h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 10/15

7:05 am-10:45 am

2 stops42h 40m

$1,680

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/23

8:55 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/16

6:20 pm-10:45 am

2 stops31h 25m

$1,745

SydneyMadrid

SYD - MAD

SYDMAD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/26

9:30 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop31h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 1/18

9:50 am-6:35 am

1 stop34h 45m

$1,763

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Madrid?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Madrid, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Madrid?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Sydney to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,054). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to MAD?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Madrid is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 39% on airfare.

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Eastern and Air China from Sydney to Madrid by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

China Eastern

7.2

Good

165 reviews

Reviews

1 / 4

2.0

Mediocre

Jordan,Jun 2025

PHX - LAX

Bad. I completely lost my bags. And, I can't even get in contact with anyone to find them.

China Eastern

7.2

Good

165 reviews

China Eastern

7.2

Good

165 reviews

Reviews

1 / 4

2.0

Mediocre

Jordan,Jun 2025

PHX - LAX

Bad. I completely lost my bags. And, I can't even get in contact with anyone to find them.

Air China

7.2

Good

99 reviews

China Eastern

7.2

Good

165 reviews

Reviews

1 / 4

2.0

Mediocre

Jordan,Jun 2025

PHX - LAX

Bad. I completely lost my bags. And, I can't even get in contact with anyone to find them.

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How long is the flight from Sydney to Madrid?
Departing from Sydney to Madrid will take you 28h 45m. There are 10974 mi between Sydney and Madrid.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Madrid round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Madrid round-trip from $667. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is China Eastern. Air China is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Madrid that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Madrid?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Madrid.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Madrid?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Madrid?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Sydney to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,054). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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