Flights to Spain

Spain is the most popular flight destination for Germans — accordingly, there are direct connections from practically every German airport to the major Spanish destinations.

Main Airports

Airport	Code	Region	Direct flights from DE
Barcelona El Prat	BCN	Catalonia	Almost all German airports
Madrid Barajas	MAD	Central Spain	FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, STR
Málaga	AGP	Andalusia	FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR
Alicante	ALC	Costa Blanca	DUS, CGN, BER, FRA, MUC
Seville	SVQ	Andalusia	FRA, BER (seasonal)
Valencia	VLC	East Coast	FRA, BER, DUS (seasonal)
Bilbao	BIO	Basque Country	FRA, MUC (limited)
Tenerife South	TFS	Canary Islands	Almost all German airports
Gran Canaria	LPA	Canary Islands	Almost all German airports
Fuerteventura	FUE	Canary Islands	Many German airports
Lanzarote	ACE	Canary Islands	Many German airports

Airlines & Prices (Round Trip)

Low-Cost: Ryanair (from €40 return!), Vueling (strong from/to Barcelona), easyJet, Wizz Air
Network Carriers: Lufthansa, Iberia, Eurowings, Condor
Charter/Package: TUIfly, Corendon (especially Canary Islands)

Route	Flight Time	Price (Round Trip)
Germany → Barcelona	2h 00–2h 15	€60–200
Germany → Madrid	2h 30–2h 45	€70–220
Germany → Málaga	2h 45–3h 00	€80–250
Germany → Canary Islands	4h 00–4h 30	€120–350

Flight Booking Tips

• Early Bird Wins: Barcelona and Madrid are cheapest 3–4 months in advance. Book Canary Islands flights in winter (peak season!) at least 4–5 months ahead.
• Flexible with Airports: Those heading to Andalusia often find cheaper flights to Málaga than to Seville. For northern Spain, sometimes Bordeaux (France) + rental car is cheaper than Bilbao.
• Carry-On Trap: Ryanair and Vueling allow only a small bag (40×20×25 cm) in the basic fare. Trolley carry-on costs an extra €8–25. With Eurowings and Lufthansa, the trolley is included.
• Domestic Flights: For long distances (e.g., Barcelona → Canary Islands, Madrid → Seville), there are cheap domestic flights from €20–40 with Vueling, Iberia Express, or Ryanair. Often faster than the AVE.