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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:10 am and lands at 8:34 am
• Latest: departs at 8:55 pm and lands at 11:19 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 24m.

A direct flight from Madrid to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport takes 2h 24m, covering 2,114 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.

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport range from C$ 215 to C$ 367, with an average of C$ 275 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 215 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 40% above the route average of C$ 275. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and layover fares are close on average, with direct at C$ 274 round-trip and layover options via Bilbao (BIO) at C$ 280.

Air Europa is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Iberia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Madrid to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport flights are:

• Air Europa: 91% on time
• Iberia: 91% on time
• Ryanair: 84% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 32–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and Brussels Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Madrid to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 96, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport (BRU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 29 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Alamo
• keddy by Europcar
• Europcar
• Sixt

Flights from Madrid to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Madrid to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 55 minutes.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport most commonly connect through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Bilbao (BIO) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 20% of one-stop connections

Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Madrid to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 251 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 325, a difference of C$ 74. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Madrid and Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• Brussels Airlines
• Air Europa
• Ryanair

Flying via Bilbao (BIO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 57m, compared with 6h 15m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and 6h 29m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Some of the most popular sights in Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport are Grand Place, King Baudouin Stadium, and Atomium. These are among the most viewed places in Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport flights:

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

• Brussels Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Europa: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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