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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Madrid, Spain from £50

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — MAD
8 May — 15 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cardiff to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cardiff to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 April 2026.

Tue 5/521:45
CWL
-
MAD
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/522:50
MAD
-
CWL
1 stop12h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£97
Mon 18/522:10
CWL
-
MAD
2 stops20h 15m
Ryanair
Mon 25/522:50
MAD
-
CWL
1 stop12h 00m
Ryanair
Deal found 3/4£98
Sat 9/507:30
CWL
-
MAD
2 stops12h 30m
Ryanair
Mon 11/522:50
MAD
-
CWL
1 stop12h 00m
Ryanair
Deal found 6/4£103
Fri 15/522:45
CWL
-
MAD
2 stops23h 35m
Ryanair
Mon 18/522:50
MAD
-
CWL
1 stop12h 00m
Ryanair
Deal found 8/4£121
Mon 4/520:40
CWL
-
MAD
2 stops18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/500:10
MAD
-
CWL
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£124

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cardiff (CWL) to Madrid (MAD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 8 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£98

One-way from

£50

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£362
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 18/5-25/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 15m total
  • Cardiff to Madrid
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Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 13/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 05m total
  • Cardiff to Madrid
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£40 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CardiffMadrid

CWL - MAD

CWLMAD

Cardiff Wales

Mon 18/5

22:10-19:25

2 stops20h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 25/5

22:50-09:50

1 stop12h 00m

£98

CardiffMadrid

CWL - MAD

CWLMAD

Cardiff Wales

Sat 9/5

07:30-21:00

2 stops12h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 11/5

06:35-21:45

2 stops16h 10m

£120

CardiffMadrid

CWL - MAD

CWLMAD

Cardiff Wales

Fri 15/5

22:45-23:20

2 stops23h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 18/5

06:35-21:45

2 stops16h 10m

£133

CardiffMadrid

CWL - MAD

CWLMAD

Cardiff Wales

Thu 21/5

22:50-01:05

2 stops25h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 28/5

05:50-22:25

1 stop17h 35m

£146

CardiffMadrid

CWL - MAD

CWLMAD

Cardiff Wales

Mon 4/5

20:40-21:30

3 stops23h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 7/5

00:10-22:20

2 stops23h 10m

£146

CardiffMadrid

CWL - MAD

CWLMAD

Cardiff Wales

Sat 16/5

07:30-23:20

2 stops14h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 21/5

10:05-22:25

2 stops13h 20m

£159

CardiffMadrid

CWL - MAD

CWLMAD

Cardiff Wales

Sat 16/5

12:30-22:45

1 stop9h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 21/5

19:40-13:05

1 stop18h 25m

£171

CardiffMadrid

CWL - MAD

CWLMAD

Cardiff Wales

Fri 22/5

17:45-17:40

1 stop22h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 29/5

05:50-22:20

1 stop17h 30m

£191
Fastest return journey

CardiffMadrid

CWL - MAD

CWLMAD

Cardiff Wales

Thu 14/5

16:55-22:45

1 stop4h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 17/5

15:10-10:00

1 stop19h 50m

£198
Cheapest one-way

CardiffMadrid

CWL - MAD

CWLMAD

Cardiff Wales

Mon 13/4

22:10-01:15

1 stop26h 05m

£50

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Best time to book a flight from Cardiff to Madrid

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cardiff to Madrid

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Madrid (average of £20). Flying from Cardiff to Madrid in August is currently the most expensive (average of £46). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Madrid. Reviews last updated 8 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM from Cardiff 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.7
Good
1,491 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Cardiff to Madrid?

    A quick flight from Cardiff to Madrid can take about 20h 15m. Ryanair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £98. The distance from Cardiff to Madrid is about 754 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cardiff to Madrid round-trip?

    According to our current data, KLM (£185), offers the cheapest pricing from Cardiff to Madrid. Users have found that KLM is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cardiff to Madrid?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Madrid?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Madrid (average of £20). Flying from Cardiff to Madrid in August is currently the most expensive (average of £46). 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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Top airline flying from Cardiff to Madrid

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