Spain
With 1,270,351 passengers from Germany, Madrid ranked 12th among all destinations abroad from the main German airports in 2025 (cities and islands with several airports counted together). Most boarded in Frankfurt and Munich. Barajas airport lies 12 km north-east of the centre. The Exprés bus runs around the clock into the city for €5, and a taxi costs a fixed €33 within the M-30 motorway ring (2026 prices). The Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2021.
Airport: Madrid (MAD)
| From | As the crow flies | Compensation up to |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt (FRA) | 1,420 km | €250 |
| Munich (MUC) | 1,496 km | €250 |
| Berlin (BER) | 1,850 km | €400 |
| Düsseldorf (DUS) | 1,440 km | €250 |
| Hamburg (HAM) | 1,779 km | €400 |
Compensation per person under the EU air passenger rights regulation (Regulation (EC) No 261/2004) if the flight arrives 3 hours late or more, or is cancelled less than 14 days before departure — not in extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather. Check whether you’re owed anything →
Straight-line distance: our own calculation from airport data (OurAirports).
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