Spain to Portugal · 337 miles (543 km)

Madrid (MAD) to Faro (FAO) flights

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3,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with British Airways Club

An economy award from Madrid (MAD) to Faro (FAO) starts at 3,500 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $15. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Madrid (MAD) to Faro (FAO): Iberia and Ryanair. The two airports are 337 miles (543 km) apart. Iberia is in oneworld. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Lisbon, Malaga and Porto and more.

How many miles MAD to FAO 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
British Airways ClubOn Iberia3,500–4,750$15–80
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Iberia6,000$15–80
Iberia ClubOn Iberia7,000–8,750$15–80
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Iberia7,500$35–55
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Iberia10,000$30–125
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Iberia11,500$15–150
JAL Mileage BankOn Iberia12,000$15–35
American AAdvantageOn Iberia12,500$25–100
Finnair PlusOn Iberia14,000$15–150

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 Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from MAD to FAO

  • Iberia logo
    Iberiaoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • Ryanair logo
    RyanairNot in an alliance

Book MAD to FAO with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MAD to FAO with one stop

9 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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    TAP Portugal logo
    easyJet logo
    +2
    TAP Portugal logo
  • Via Malaga (AGP)Iberia and Air Europa, then TUI fly Belgium
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    Air Europa logo
    TB
  • Via Porto (OPO)Ryanair the whole way
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    Iberia logo
    Air Europa logo
    +1
    Ryanair logo
  • Via Bilbao (BIO)Iberia and Air Europa, then Vueling
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    Air Europa logo
    Vueling logo
  • Via Barcelona (BCN)Vueling the whole way
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    Air Europa logo
    Vueling logo
    +2
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    Ryanair logo
  • Via Bordeaux (BOD)Iberia and Volotea, then easyJet
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    Volotea logo
    easyJet logo
  • Via Toulouse (TLS)Iberia and Volotea, then Ryanair
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    Volotea logo
    Ryanair logo
  • Via Marrakech (RAK)Ryanair the whole way
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    Iberia logo
    Air Europa logo
    Ryanair logo
  • Via Nantes (NTE)Volotea and easyJet the whole way
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    Volotea logo
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    Transavia France logo
    Volotea logo
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MAD to FAO: common questions

How many miles does MAD to FAO cost?

In economy it starts at 3,500 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $15. 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 MAD to FAO?

Iberia (oneworld) and Ryanair fly nonstop from Madrid (MAD) to Faro (FAO).

How far is Madrid from Faro by plane?

Madrid (MAD) and Faro (FAO) 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 MAD to FAO 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 Madrid and Faro?

The most direct connections are through Lisbon (LIS), Malaga (AGP), Porto (OPO), Bilbao (BIO) and Barcelona (BCN). 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.