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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cairns Airport to Madrid Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £1,269. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Madrid.£1,245 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cairns on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Madrid on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,245, select.
Madrid.£1,254 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Thu, 14 May.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cairns on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Madrid on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,254, select.
Madrid.£1,256 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cairns on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Madrid on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,256, select.
Madrid.£1,259 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Sat, 19 Dec.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cairns on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Madrid on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,259, select.
Madrid.£1,266 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Apr, returning Tue, 7 Apr.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cairns on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Madrid on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,266, select.
Madrid.£1,279 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr, returning Sat, 16 May.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cairns on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Madrid on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,279, select.
Madrid.£1,279 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cairns on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Madrid on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,279, select.
Madrid.£1,281 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Jul, returning Sun, 19 Jul.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cairns on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Madrid on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,281, select.
Madrid.£1,302 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cairns on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Madrid on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,302, select.
Madrid.£1,449 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Mar, returning Sun, 29 Mar.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cairns on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Madrid on Sun, 29 Mar, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,449, select.
Madrid.£1,463 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cairns on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Madrid on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,463, select.
Madrid.£1,633 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Tue, 21 Jul.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cairns on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Madrid on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,633, select.

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Cairns to Madrid: Alternative routes

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Cairns to Madrid: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£1,245
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Madrid: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Madrid is £1,245. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cairns to Madrid. But we found flights with one or more stops from £1,245.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Cairns to Madrid.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Madrid is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Madrid Airport on Thursday, 3 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cairns Airport and Madrid Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Madrid but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Currently, Emirates offers the cheapest flight tickets to Madrid.

Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know

  • Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, making Madrid nine hours behind Cairns.

  • To ensure you catch your CNS to MAD flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • Currently, £471 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairns Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £1,245. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.

  • It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CNS to MAD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CNS to MAD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cairns Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • 71.55% of flights departing from Cairns Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • Cairns Airport is about 4 miles from central Cairns. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near CNS. Whether you have an early flight from Cairns Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid

  • From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 11 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Cairns Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Madrid in April.

  • Book your flight from Cairns Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you want to visit Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from CNS to MAD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

Explore more of Spain

  • Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Madrid. Around 170 miles away to the north-east, its top attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.

  • Around 110 miles west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.

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