Madrid essentials
- Country
- Spain
- Airports
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)
- Cheapest time to fly
- November to February, outside the holidays, is usually cheapest; spring and autumn are good shoulder seasons.
- From the airport
- Metro Line 8 links the airport with the city, and the airport express bus runs 24 hours.
- Time difference
- 6 hours ahead of Toronto (can shift by an hour when clocks change)
- Entry for Canadians
- Canadians can visit the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. The EU's Entry/Exit System now records visitors' fingerprints and photos at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorisation is expected to start in late 2026.
Entry rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada travel advice page before you book.
Cheapest flights to Madrid from Canada
Nonstop flights
- From Toronto: Air Canada and Iberia (seasonal)
- From Montreal: Air Canada and Air Transat
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Madrid: common questions
When is the cheapest time to fly to Madrid from Canada?
November to February, outside the holidays, is usually cheapest; spring and autumn are good shoulder seasons.
Which airport do you fly into for Madrid?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD). Metro Line 8 links the airport with the city, and the airport express bus runs 24 hours.
Do Canadians need a visa for Spain?
Canadians can visit the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. The EU's Entry/Exit System now records visitors' fingerprints and photos at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorisation is expected to start in late 2026.
Which Canadian cities fly to Madrid?
Viorvo tracks fares to Madrid from Toronto, Montreal. Each route page shows the lowest recent fares and the cheapest month.