What's the cheapest month to fly to Madrid?

Brokepackr's data shows January-March and November offer the lowest fares to Madrid. As Spain's biggest hub, MAD has excellent year-round connections from the Americas and across Europe.

How much does 30 days in Madrid cost?

Brokepackr's Cost Index estimates $1,800-2,300 USD for 30 days in Madrid. Madrid is 10-15% cheaper than Barcelona for accommodation according to our hostel price data.

How do I get around Madrid on a budget?

Brokepackr recommends the Metro ($1.50-2/ride) — extensive and fast. Get a 10-ride Metrobus ticket for discounts. Central Madrid is walkable — budget comfortable shoes, not transit passes.

Brokepackr · Flights · Madrid · from Rio de Janeiro

Cheap Flights to Madrid
from Rio de Janeiro

Median: R$‍5,874 round-tripBest month: FebruaryLatin America

At a glance

Rio de Janeiro → Madrid

Round-trip: R$‍5,874

Daily budget: R$‍475

Best month: February (50% off peak)

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Seasonality

When to fly to Madrid from Rio de Janeiro

Average round-trip prices by month from Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

$954

Jan

$931

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Feb

$989

Mar

$1070

Apr

$1140

May

$1338

Jun

$1396

Jul

$1373

Aug

$1105

Sep

$1047

Oct

$954

Nov

$989

Dec

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Daily Budget

30-day Madrid budget

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Hostels dorm (avg)R$‍177/day

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Local transportR$‍71/day

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FoodR$‍192/day

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DrinksR$‍15/day

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ActivitiesR$‍20/day

Total · 30 daysR$‍‌14,241

Based on 57,431 hostel prices and user-reported costs. Cheapest 5% excluded.

Budget Tiers · Per Day

brokepackrR$‍333/day

Dorms, cooking, free activities

backpackrR$‍616/day

Private rooms, eating out daily

flashpackrR$‍1,141+/day

Boutique hostels, taxis, nightlife

Brokepackr tip

Flying from Rio de Janeiro: Median round-trip is R$‍5,874. Book in February to save 50%.

Getting There

Best airports to fly into

MAD

Madrid-Barajas

Madrid · Biggest hub — best transatlantic and Latin America connections

✈️Brokepackr pick: Fly into MAD (Madrid-Barajas) for the widest international connections to Madrid.

Entry Requirements

Flight + visa requirements

Passport	Status	Duration	eVisa / Notes
US	visa_free	90 days	No
CA	visa_free	90 days	No
AL	visa_free	90 days	No
GT	visa_free	90 days	No
HK	visa_free	90 days	No
TR	visa_required	None days	No
TW	visa_free	90 days	No
EC	visa_required	None days	No
ID	visa_required	None days	No
MX	visa_free	90 days	No

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