Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Madrid to Cape Town?

Addis Ababa (ADD) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 32m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Madrid to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 14h 35m.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Madrid to Cape Town?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average return price of R16 036.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl?

Ethiopian Air is the most popular carrier operating from Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Madrid and Cape Town?

Addis Ababa (ADD) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Madrid Barajas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Madrid Barajas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Madrid Barajas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Madrid Barajas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport is 1 as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Madrid Barajas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Madrid Barajas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R7 176 Cheap Flights from Madrid to Cape Town in 2026/27

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12:35 - 6:25MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

8:30 - 9:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

25h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R11 178Air France

Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 31

21:25 - 13:00MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 5:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

16h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 465Ethiopian Air

Thu, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 18

21:25 - 13:00MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 5:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

15h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 465Ethiopian Air

Tue, Jan 5 - Mon, Jan 18

12:35 - 6:25MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

8:30 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

15h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R11 465Air France

Sat, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 31

6:00 - 6:25MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

8:30 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

15h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R11 465Air France

Fri, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 30

12:35 - 6:25MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

8:30 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

15h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R11 465Air France

Sat, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 30

6:05 - 22:40MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

8:30 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

15h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R11 515Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

6:00 - 6:25MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

23:45 - 16:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

17h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R11 515Air France

Tue, Jan 19 - Sun, Apr 18

18:20 - 23:20MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 00m1 stop Istanbul

16:35 - 18:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

26h 15m1 stop Istanbul

R11 532Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 19 - Tue, Jun 22

6:05 - 22:40MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

8:30 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

15h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R11 634Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

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17:00 - 22:40MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

8:30 - 9:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

25h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R10 975Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Dec 6

6:00 - 6:25MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

8:30 - 9:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

25h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R11 093Air France

Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Dec 2

12:35 - 6:25MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

8:30 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

15h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R11 212Air France

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 5

17:00 - 22:40MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

8:30 - 9:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

25h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R11 448Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 5

6:00 - 6:25MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

0:30 - 19:35CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

20h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R11 515Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Dec 2

17:00 - 22:40MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

8:30 - 9:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

25h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R11 566Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Dec 6

18:50 - 6:25MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

8:30 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

15h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R11 684Air France

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 5

21:25 - 13:00MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 5:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

15h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 819Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Dec 2

10:50 - 6:25MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

8:30 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

15h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R11 853Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Dec 6

21:25 - 14:10MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 5:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

16h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R13 136Ethiopian Air

Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Dec 6

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KLM

Nov 21

MAD17:00Madrid Barajas

28h 40m

1 stop

CPT22:40Cape Town Intl

Dec 5

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

26h 25m

2 stops

MAD9:55Madrid Barajas

R11 988

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Jan 18

MAD6:05Madrid Barajas

26h 40m

2 stops

CPT9:45Cape Town Intl

Feb 4

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

22h 40m

2 stops

MAD16:05Madrid Barajas

R12 444

KLM

Nov 21

MAD17:00Madrid Barajas

28h 40m

1 stop

CPT22:40Cape Town Intl

Dec 5

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

26h 25m

2 stops

MAD9:55Madrid Barajas

R12 461

Air France flights from Madrid to Cape Town

Our best Air France deals on Madrid to Cape Town flight tickets

Air France

Nov 22

MAD12:35Madrid Barajas

16h 50m

1 stop

CPT6:25Cape Town Intl

Dec 6

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

MAD9:10Madrid Barajas

R11 634

Air France

Jan 19

MAD6:00Madrid Barajas

23h 25m

1 stop

CPT6:25Cape Town Intl

Apr 18

CPT23:45Cape Town Intl

17h 00m

1 stop

MAD16:45Madrid Barajas

R11 651

Air France

Nov 21

MAD18:50Madrid Barajas

34h 35m

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CPT6:25Cape Town Intl

Dec 5

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

15h 35m

1 stop

MAD23:05Madrid Barajas

R11 684

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Fri 22/1

12:35-6:25

1 stop16h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/1

8:30-9:10

1 stop25h 40m

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Thu 7/1

21:25-13:00

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/1

13:50-5:25

1 stop16h 35m

R11 465

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MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Tue 5/1

21:25-13:00

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Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/1

15:10-5:25

1 stop15h 15m

R11 465

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MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Sat 23/1

12:35-6:25

1 stop16h 50m

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1 stop15h 35m

R11 465

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Fri 22/1

6:00-6:25

1 stop23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/1

8:30-23:05

1 stop15h 35m

R11 465

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Sat 23/1

12:35-6:25

1 stop16h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/1

8:30-23:05

1 stop15h 35m

R11 465

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/12

6:05-22:40

1 stop15h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/12

8:30-23:05

1 stop15h 35m

R11 515

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MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Tue 19/1

6:00-6:25

1 stop23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/4

23:45-16:45

1 stop17h 00m

R11 515

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Mon 19/4

18:20-23:20

1 stop29h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/6

16:35-18:50

1 stop26h 15m

R11 532

MadridCape Town

MAD Madrid Barajas - CPT Cape Town Intl

MADCPT

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/12

6:05-22:40

1 stop15h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/12

8:30-23:05

1 stop15h 35m

R11 634

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Madrid and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R12 309 to R15 315.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R11 465.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Madrid, with most prices found around R12 782. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R13 525.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Madrid when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R14 943 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Madrid for as low as R12 782 on momondo.

How have Madrid to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2026, prices for Madrid to Cape Town flights are approximately 7% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Madrid to Cape Town

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Best price found	R7 176
Fastest flight time	15h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Madrid in the past 72 hours is R7 176. The best return flight deal from Madrid to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 178.

The fastest flight from Madrid to Cape Town takes 15h 00m

There are no direct flights from Madrid to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Madrid to Cape Town.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Madrid to Cape Town

How far is Madrid Barajas to Cape Town Intl by plane?
Cape Town Intl is 8567,0 km away from Madrid Barajas. 15h 00m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Madrid Barajas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Madrid Barajas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Madrid Barajas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Madrid Barajas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport is 1 as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Madrid Barajas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Madrid Barajas Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Madrid to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Madrid and Cape Town, the leading airline is Ethiopian Air, making up 100% of the total bookings.

Best airlines flying from Madrid to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R11 757	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 048 reviews		Search Ethiopian Air flights

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Gordon's Bay

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Franschhoek

Wellington

Simon's Town

Atlantis

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