Madrid sits on Spain’s central plateau at about 2,100 feet, the second-highest capital in Europe and one of its sunniest. The Prado, the Reina Sofía and the Thyssen-Bornemisza line one boulevard, the Golden Triangle of Art, and Retiro Park is the most visited spot in the city. Barajas airport is about eight miles northeast of the Puerta del Sol, with a metro line to it.
The airport’s route map doesn’t list a nonstop between Indianapolis and Madrid, and every itinerary Google Flights priced on October 9 for the dates we read connected at least once. The cheapest fares were $713 for two days leaving February 24 or March 3. On the February dates Aer Lingus through Dublin and American through New York JFK or Philadelphia sold at that price, and on the March dates it was Aer Lingus through Dublin. United started at $725 on both sets of dates. January was $724 for three days leaving January 11, on American through Charlotte or New York JFK, or American with Iberia through Philadelphia and Dublin. The lowest round trip we’ve recorded on this route is $672, from April 2024.
Cheapest time to fly from Indianapolis to Madrid
On October 9, 2026 we priced every departure from November 2026 through May 2027 at every trip length from two days to two weeks. February and March were the floor at $713, both for two days. January and April were $724, for three days in January and fourteen in April. November was $746 for nine days and December $751 for fourteen. May was the highest at $812 for four days. A typical date cost $775 to $779 from January through April, $858 in November, $1036 in December and $1051 in May.
| Departure month | Lowest round trip seen | Typical fare that month |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $746 (Nov 11 to 20, 9 days) | $858 |
| December 2026 | $751 (Dec 9 to 23, 14 days) | $1036 |
| January 2027 | $724 (Jan 11 to 14, 3 days) | $775 |
| February 2027 | $713 (Feb 24 to 26, 2 days) | $775 |
| March 2027 | $713 (Mar 3 to 5, 2 days) | $779 |
| April 2027 | $724 (Apr 20 to May 4, 14 days) | $776 |
| May 2027 | $812 (May 1 to 5, 4 days) | $1051 |
Airlines that fly Indianapolis to Madrid
This is what Google Flights showed on the dates we checked, not a schedule, so treat it as the shape of the route rather than a promise.
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Indianapolis to Madrid fare history
All of these fares were on Google Flights on an Indianapolis search on October 9, 2026, and the times are for the quickest itinerary at each fare. The $713 trip leaving February 24 departs Indianapolis at 8:35 PM and lands in Madrid at 7:55 PM the next day, and the flight home leaves at 11:00 AM on the 26th. The $724 trip leaving January 11 departs Indianapolis at 5:13 PM and lands in Madrid at 1:40 PM the next day, and the flight home leaves at 10:00 AM on the 14th. The $713 trip leaving March 3 departs Indianapolis at 8:35 PM and lands in Madrid at 7:55 PM the next day, and the flight home leaves at 10:40 AM on the 5th.
Indianapolis to Madrid flight questions
Is there a nonstop from Indianapolis to Madrid? No. The airport doesn’t list one, and every itinerary we priced on October 9 for the dates we read had at least one stop. The $713 Aer Lingus fares connected in Dublin.
How long is the flight? The $713 trip leaving February 24 took 17 hours 20 minutes going out and 12 hours 48 minutes coming back, with a 7-hour layover in Dublin going out. The $724 trip leaving January 11 took 14 hours 27 minutes going out and 13 hours 51 minutes coming back.
What’s a good price? Under $725 round trip, which January through April reached, from $713 to $724. November was $746, December $751 and May $812.
Do I need a passport? Yes. Spain is international, and to fly back into the United States you need a passport book (U.S. Customs and Border Protection).
How far is the airport from downtown? Barajas is about eight miles northeast of the Puerta del Sol, with a metro line to it.
Which airport does this fare use? Indianapolis International, IND. Every fare on this page is an Indianapolis search.
Do the cheap fares include a bag? Aer Lingus, American and United each sell a fare with its own bag rules. Read the bag line on the fare before you buy.
If Madrid is the plan but the dates don’t fit, Barcelona and Tenerife are the other Spain routes we track from Indianapolis. All our Europe routes are in the Europe list.
Note: the fares above are historical and airfare prices change constantly. They may not include baggage fees, which vary by airline and ticket class. Always confirm the current price and any add-on fees directly with the airline before booking.