Faro (FAO) to Madrid (MAD) flights
An economy award from Faro (FAO) to Madrid (MAD) starts at 3,500 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $20. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Faro (FAO) to Madrid (MAD): Iberia and Ryanair. The two airports are 337 miles (543 km) apart. Iberia is in oneworld. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Lisbon, Porto and Bilbao and more.
How many miles FAO to MAD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways ClubOn Iberia | 3,500–4,750 | $20–95 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Iberia | 6,000 | $20–95 |
| Iberia ClubOn Iberia | 7,000–8,750 | $20–95 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Iberia | 7,500 | $40–70 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Iberia | 10,000 | $35–140 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Iberia | 11,500 | $20–165 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Iberia | 12,000 | $20–50 |
| American AAdvantageOn Iberia | 12,500 | $30–115 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from FAO to MAD
- Iberiaoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- RyanairNot in an alliance
Book FAO to MAD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Iberia
- American AAdvantageBooks Iberia
- British Airways ClubBooks Iberia
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Iberia
- Finnair PlusBooks Iberia
- Iberia ClubBooks Iberia
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Iberia
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Iberia
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Iberia
FAO to MAD with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Lisbon (LIS)TAP Portugal the whole way
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- Via Porto (OPO)Ryanair the whole way+1
- Via Bilbao (BIO)Vueling, then Iberia and Air Europa
- Via Barcelona (BCN)Vueling the whole way+2
- Via Bordeaux (BOD)easyJet, then Iberia and Volotea
- Via Toulouse (TLS)Ryanair, then Iberia and Volotea
- Via Marrakech (RAK)Ryanair the whole way
- Via Nantes (NTE)Volotea and easyJet the whole way
FAO to MAD: common questions
How many miles does FAO to MAD cost?
In economy it starts at 3,500 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $20. Next cheapest: Qatar Airways Privilege Club (6,000), Iberia Club (7,000–8,750) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from FAO to MAD?
Iberia (oneworld) and Ryanair fly nonstop from Faro (FAO) to Madrid (MAD).
How far is Faro from Madrid by plane?
Faro (FAO) and Madrid (MAD) are 337 miles (543 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book FAO to MAD award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Faro and Madrid?
The most direct connections are through Lisbon (LIS), Porto (OPO), Bilbao (BIO), Barcelona (BCN) and Bordeaux (BOD). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example TAP Portugal through Lisbon.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.