How to find cheap flights from Melbourne to Spain
Grab a return flight from Melbourne to Spain starting at RM3,189, the cheapest price currently available.
You'll be travelling from Melbourne into Madrid in Madrid with that fare.
A one-way ticket starts at RM1,763.
Flexible about where you fly into? Enter 'Spain' in the 'To' field to compare fares to different cities.
With roughly 30 international airports, Spain gives you no shortage of arrival options.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' to widen your search and compare prices across all airports close to both your departure and destination cities.
The sooner you book, the better. Fares tend to rise as your trip date gets closer, not fall.
Keep tabs on fare changes by setting up a Price Alert. If you haven't already, download the Skyscanner app to get notifications as they happen.
Best time to fly from Melbourne to Spain
Hop on a flight from Melbourne to Spain in November and you'll be travelling at one of the most affordable times of the year.
Midweek travel can often be a smarter choice. Prices are generally lower on Tuesdays and Wednesdays than the rest of the week.
The height of the travel season in Spain runs through June, July and August. July is the busiest month and a good time to visit if you want more to see and do.
Alternatively, avoid the peak season rush by checking out flights in January, February and March. Out of these low season months, March is the quietest.
Popular places to visit in Spain
Madrid
A popular destination for Melbourne to Spain flights, this city in Community of Madrid lands at the top of the must-visit list. From Prado Museum and Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum to Plaza Mayor, the attractions come thick and fast.
Madrid Airport (MAD) handles most international flights into Madrid.
When it's time to find somewhere comfortable to stay, browse the lineup of hotels in Madrid.
Barcelona
Sagrada Familia, Museum of the Church of the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell are some of the first things you'll want to make time for in this Catalonia city.
The bulk of flights arrive through Barcelona Airport (BCN), the city's main airport.
Check out hotels in Barcelona and lock in a stay that lines up with your plans.
Palma
Major attractions to cross off while you're in this part of Balearic Islands include Cathedral de Mallorca, Plaza de Espana and Palma Beach.
Palma - Majorca Airport (PMI) is the city's main airport, with routes connecting it to popular destinations across the region and beyond.
From fly-in, fly-out trips to longer stays, hotels in Palma cover a wide range of styles and budgets.
Visiting Spain for the first time? Here's what you need to know
Know the entry rules before you go. Rules can change depending on your reason for travel and your passport. Always check with official sources like embassy websites or your airline.
You'll be using the euro (EUR) for your daily spending. Credit and debit cards are accepted in the vast majority of places.
Madrid is the capital of Spain, which has a population of roughly 49 million.
There's more than one standard time zone in this destination, ranging from UTC+0 through to UTC+1.
For a warmer trip to Spain, consider going in July.
Plan your trip for sometime around January if you'd rather be there when it's cooler.
July is typically the driest month, while March is the wettest.
The Carnival of Spain, Las Fallas spring festival and the Running of the Bulls are some of the major events here. Think about booking your Melbourne to Spain flight around moments like these for a different travel experience.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental
Locked in that cheap flight from Melbourne to Spain? Now work out where you'll stay and how you'll get around. Explore the range of hotels in Spain and filter your search by property type, location and more. You can also browse car rental options in Spain and choose from pickup locations at airports or in cities.
