Cheap Flights from Boston, MA (BOS) to Madrid (MAD)

The trip from Boston airport to Madrid airport will take you the better part of the day, but the destination is so worth it! When you fly from Boston to Madrid, direct flights are the most ideal way to travel. A non-stop journey takes 7 hours. If your flight stops along the way - and many do - it may take 10 hours or more.

When you touch down in sunny Spain, you'll need to bump your watch forward by 6 hours, from EDT to CEST. For both the outgoing and return flights, you'll need to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before your departure.

The following airlines will take you from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD):

• Iberia (Terminal 4)
• British Airways (Terminal 4)
• Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Terminal 2)
• Air France (Terminal 2)
• United Airlines (Terminal 2)
• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Terminal 1 or Terminal 2)
• TAP Air Portugal (Terminal 1 or Terminal 2)
• American Airlines (Terminal 4)
• Swiss International Air Lines (Terminal 2)
• Delta Air Lines (Terminal 1 or Terminal 2)

Only the Iberia flight from Boston to Madrid comes without an airport transfer before Madrid.

The direct Iberia flight from Boston to Madrid and the many one-stop flights from other airlines all set off from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). This Massachusetts travel hub boasts 4 terminals, 6 runways, and a full range of shopping and dining outlets - whether you're looking for designer products or a quick bite on the go before your flight, you're likely to find it here.

Getting to and from Boston Airport is made easy by the express busses, the subway, and even a ferry service! The Logan Express is most people’s go-to for traveling from the suburbs of Boston to the airport thanks to it being regular and direct. To get to and from downtown Boston, South Station, the Seaport District, or MIT, the Silver Line Rapid Transit Buses would be your best bet.

Your other options are the Blue Line subway route, which will take you right to the Blue Line Airport Station. If you're feeling adventurous, get yourself on the ferry services from the MBTA. It runs between Long Wharf and Hingham, arriving at the Logan Airport Ferry Dock.

When you're looking for where to stay in Madrid, Spain, you'll naturally hope for a short trip between the destination airport and accommodation. If you fly into Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), you'll be less than 30 minutes away - the next closest airports are several hours out.

Luckily, Madrid's main airport is world-class and the 2nd-largest in Europe. Best of all, it's within the city limits and a mere 8 miles from Plaza Mayor de Madrid!

You can choose to get to and from Madrid airport via its subway or metro, on the train, or via one of its many bus lines. For the subway, simply hop on the pink number 8 Metro Line, which connects Nuevos Ministerios to the 4 airport terminals.

On the train, you can get into the city on C-10 or C-1, with the final stop on both being Príncipe Pío. For express bus routes, look out for the 203 or Exprés Aeropuerto, or the not-as-express 200 or 101.

On the arrivals side, you'll spot a few bars, restaurants, and cafes, along with a chance of spotting some American fast food or fast coffee staples. You can make use of the baggage storage options dotted around the terminals, or, you could take the subway over to Terminal 4 to enjoy an overnight stay at one of its Air Rooms.

To get yourself ready for your adventure into the city, you can make the most of the terminals for currency exchange Madrid airport has dotted around, and you can check your bank and conversion rates through the unlimited, free Wi-Fi service.

If you love to bake in the sun, you'll likely be looking at June, July, and August dates for a flight to Madrid.

The temperatures are at their peak of between 84ºF and 90ºF, and it’s when most European tourists flock to the Spanish capital while locals of the city tend to travel out to the coastline.

To enjoy all of the best things to see in Madrid and enjoy more comfortable weather conditions, you might consider going on either side of the summer months. It's still nice and warm in September at around 80ºF, or in April and May, it’s a bit cooler but still toasty at around 65ºF to 72ºF.

A fairly big part of these recommendations, which does draw from the temperatures, is the local culture. When the sun's at its highest and the temperatures are bubbling hot, it's siesta time!

There's nothing more relaxing than having a nap in the middle of a hot day, so you may enjoy this more than going during a cooler time of the year. That said, June and July tend to be the most expensive months to travel to Spain.

A huge selling point for the Spanish capital city is, of course, the food. You'll want to try just about everything on every menu which is why tapas is just so convenient. Get all of these on your ‘To Try’ list while you are in Madrid:

• Chorizo al Vino Tinto: Spicy sausage braised in red wine.
• Bocata de Calamares: this is the most typical sandwich from Madrid.
• Tortilla de Patatas: An omelet made with potato.
• Huevos Rotos: Broken fried eggs over fries.
• Cocido Madrileño: Pork stew with vegetables and chickpeas.
• Buñuelos Rellenos: Deep-fried little dough puffs.
• Croquetas: Deep-fried, breaded crushed potatoes, often with spinach or ham inside.
• Gambas Pil Pil: Sizzling hot spicy and garlic prawns.

Before we delve into the best things to see in Madrid, it’s onto the capital’s next most famous arena - not including soccer - fashion. For that, venture to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium for Real Madrid or Metropolitano Stadium for Atletico Madrid.

Fashion is big business in Madrid, and you'll find a whole host of Spanish and international brands with deluxe luxury stores all over the city. After you've perused the elite-tier shops around the city, it's time for some culture.

The Prado Museum is one of the world's most famous art museums; Reina Sofía houses Pablo Picasso's Guernica and a lot more modern art exhibits; and Sweet Space has nine very distinctly themed rooms to experience. Away from the museums, venture to El Retiro Park, check out the Rastro market, or watch an opera at the Teatro Real for an extra bit of culture and scenery on your trip.

Madrid truly is a beautiful city, so one of the best ways to take it in is to venture over to Parque del Oeste and then take the cable car (teleférico) up some 131 ft. Or, to get a feel for the real old Madrid, make your way to the incredible Plaza Mayor de Madrid, especially as dusk starts to fall.

Questions about your flight from Boston to Madrid

How long is the flight from Boston to Madrid, Spain?

The flight from Boston to Madrid takes at least 7 hours if you are flying directly. Most flights have one stop, though, so you're usually looking at a 10-hour, 14-hour, or 16-hour flight.

How can I find cheap flights from Boston to Madrid?

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Which airlines fly directly to Madrid?

The airline Iberia offers direct flights from Boston to Madrid. On an Iberia flight, you're looking at being in the air for about 7 hours.

How can I find last-minute flights from Boston to Madrid?

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What are the cancellation fees and policies for my flight?

The cancellation fees and policies for any particular flight are dependent on the airline. With eDreams, when you purchase our Cancel For Any Reason Guarantee, you can cancel your tickets within the 24-hour timeframe before boarding, but it may be subject to a 20% excess fee.

What are the distances between the airports and city centers?

From Boston airport to downtown Boston, you're looking at 4.2 miles or around 20 minutes by road. When you get to Madrid airport, you'll be around 18 miles from the city’s Plaza Mayor.

Can I change or cancel my flight from Boston to Madrid?

You can certainly change or cancel your flight from Boston to Madrid if you purchase your tickets through eDreams with the Cancel For Any Reason Guarantee. With this add-on, you can change your mind up to a mere 24 hours before the flight.

Which month is the cheapest for flight tickets from Boston to Madrid?

The cheapest month for flight tickets from Boston to Madrid looks to be March, or specifically, the latter half of March into the 1st couple of weeks of April.