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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 18:55 and lands at 5:05
• Latest: departs at 19:55 and lands at 6:05.

The flight takes about 10h 10m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid takes 10h 10m, covering 13 033 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid range from R10 788 to R13 717, with an average of R11 982 over the past 12 months. Anything below R10 788 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the R11 982 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R8 910 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with R11 865 for direct.

Air Europa is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R753–R1 640 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Europa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R6 444, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R35 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Centauro
• Alamo

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 58m.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R11 271 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R12 747, a difference of R1 477.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air Europa operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Madrid.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 25m, compared to 15h 05m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 15h 28m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Plaza de Cibeles and Spain Building. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Madrid flights:

• Air Europa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.