2
Aerolíneas
7×
Por semana
$24,000 MXN
Desde (est.)
10.5h
Directo
Cancún (CUN) → Madrid (MAD)
Cancún
Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún
DISTANCE
8 598 km
Madrid
Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
Fare trend — last 3weeks
↓ down 53%Lowest one-way fare from weekly Travelpayouts snapshots. See methodology for how we collect this.
🇪🇸
MAD ·
- País
- Spain
- Capital
- Madrid
- Moneda
- EUR
- Visa (paisano)
- Sin visa Schengen 90/180
- Audiencia
- Alta — diáspora EU + Camino
When are fares cheapest?
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Compare carriers on this route
🇪🇸Air Europa
UX
- Frequency
- 7× / week
- Baggage
- 23kg
- Migrant program
- ✓
🇪🇸Iberia
IB
- Frequency
- 7× / week
- Baggage
- 23kg
- Migrant program
- ✓
Flights Cancún → Madrid: airlines, fares, timing
Cancún to Madrid connects the Mexican Caribbean with the capital of Spain, with around 7 flights a week, one a day. The traffic is made up of Spanish and European tourists heading for Cancún’s beaches and Mexican travellers bound for Spain. Block time is around ten and a half hours.
Airlines operating this route
Two carriers fly CUN-MAD: Air Europa and Iberia, both full-service with checked baggage and meals included, on widebody aircraft. Both have wide networks out of Madrid, which eases onward connections across the rest of Spain and Europe.
MXN fares — what to expect
CUN-MAD fares climb in the summer, Holy Week and the European winter, when the route fills. For those dates, booking three to five months ahead is sensible. Outside the peaks, six to ten weeks usually secures a reasonable economy fare in MXN.
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About Madrid
Madrid is the capital of Spain, a city of great museums, historic squares and intense urban life. For travellers departing Cancún it is a first-rank tourist destination and the entry point to the rest of Spain and Europe.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Cancún to Madrid? Direct CUN-MAD flights are operated by Air Europa, Iberia. Compare baggage, fares and schedules in the carrier table above.
How long is the CUN-MAD flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 10.5 hours. The CUN-MAD route runs roughly 7 flights per week across all carriers.
How far ahead should I book CUN-MAD for the best fare? Booking 4-8 weeks ahead for regular dates — and 8-12 weeks for peak season (Holy Week, Christmas, paisano summer) — typically saves 15-30%. See the month-by-month fare heatmap above.
What is the checked baggage allowance on CUN-MAD? It varies by carrier and fare class — full-service carriers on this route usually include 23-25 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it separately. Confirm the current policy on the airline’s site before booking.
Do Mexican passport holders need a visa for Spain? Sin visa Schengen 90/180. Check the latest requirements with the consulate before buying your ticket.
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Published by FlightsMX Editorial Team. Last verified: May 2026. Fares are reference brackets — verify with the airline before booking.
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