Flights to Madrid - Frequently Asked Questions
+ What is the cheapest time to fly from Portland (PDX) to Madrid (MAD)?
For flights from Portland (PDX) to Madrid (MAD), October and February stand out as the cheapest months to travel, when demand on this route is lower. Within those months, Thursday departures are cheaper than Sunday departures. Booking about 2 months before departure is a good timeframe to secure lower fares on this route.
+ How long is the flight time from Portland (PDX) to Madrid (MAD)?
Flights from Portland (PDX) to Madrid (MAD) require a connection, often via Frankfurt (FRA). On the primary routing, the long-haul flight from Portland (PDX) to Frankfurt (FRA) takes about 10 hours and 15 minutes, followed by an onward flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Madrid (MAD) of about 2 hours and 45 minutes.
+ Does Condor serve a free meal on flights between Portland (PDX) and Madrid (MAD)?
On Condor’s long-haul flight (operated with an Airbus A330-900neo) from Portland (PDX) to Frankfurt (FRA), meals are included in all travel classes: Economy receives a complimentary Taste the World Menu, Premium Economy receives a Classic Premium Menu, and Business Class is served the Taste the World Gourmet Menu. Non-alcoholic drinks are included with these meals, while additional snacks and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. Special meals and upgraded menus can be preordered on many flights, subject to the route and fare. On the shorter connecting flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Madrid (MAD), food and drink service follows the short- and medium-haul concept of the operating airline and differs from the long-haul part of the journey.
+ What's included in Condor's business class on flights from Portland (PDX) to Madrid (MAD)?
On Condor’s long-haul flight (operated with an Airbus A330-900neo) from Portland (PDX) to Frankfurt (FRA), Business Class offers a fully flat seat with 180° recline and a bed length of about 6 ft 6 in, direct aisle access at every seat, and a large personal 4K screen with premium entertainment. Business Class also includes increased cabin baggage, a higher checked baggage allowance with 2 × 32 kg on US–Europe routes, lounge access at participating airports, priority services on the ground, and a high-quality travel kit. On board, passengers are served Taste the World Gourmet Menus with a selection of drinks, including a welcome drink, as well as noise-cancelling headphones and additional comfort items such as a mattress topper. The onward Business Class service on the European connection between Frankfurt (FRA) and Madrid (MAD) is operated by partner airlines and follows a different, short- or medium-haul concept.
+ How often does Condor fly from Portland (PDX) to Madrid (MAD)?
Flights from Portland (PDX) to Madrid (MAD) with Condor and partner airlines operate with a connection via Frankfurt (FRA). In the summer season, the primary routing Portland (PDX)–Frankfurt (FRA)–Madrid (MAD) operates on Monday, Thursday and Saturday; in the winter season, connections from Portland (PDX) to Madrid (MAD) operate on Monday, Thursday and Saturday via a domestic flight to Seattle (SEA) and then a Condor long-haul service from Seattle (SEA) to Frankfurt (FRA) before continuing to Madrid (MAD).
+ Is the Condor flight from Portland (PDX) to Madrid (MAD) nonstop?
Condor does not operate a nonstop flight from Portland (PDX) to Madrid (MAD). Travel on this route requires at least one plane change, with the primary routing connecting in Frankfurt (FRA) before continuing to Madrid (MAD).
+ Does Condor offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Portland (PDX) to Madrid (MAD)?
On Condor’s long-haul flight (operated with an Airbus A330-900neo) from Portland (PDX) to Frankfurt (FRA), FlyConnect Wi‑Fi is available in all travel classes for an extra charge. Travelers can choose a Chat package designed for messaging and a Surf package with more data for email, social media and browsing. Access is provided through the onboard FlyConnect portal using a smartphone, tablet or laptop. On the connecting flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Madrid (MAD), internet access depends on the operating airline and aircraft and can differ from the long-haul part of the journey.
+ What travel classes do Condor offer on flights from Portland (PDX) to Madrid (MAD)?
On Condor’s long-haul flight (operated with an Airbus A330-900neo) from Portland (PDX) to Frankfurt (FRA), three travel classes are offered: Economy Class, Premium Economy Class and Business Class. Economy provides standard seating, in-seat Inflight entertainment and the Taste the World Menu, Premium Economy adds extra legroom, a larger personal screen, upgraded meals through the Classic Premium Menu and additional amenities, while Business Class features fully flat beds, Taste the World Gourmet Menus, premium entertainment and enhanced ground services such as lounge access. The onward flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Madrid (MAD) is operated by partner airlines with Economy and Business cabins, and onboard services in those cabins differ from the long-haul part of the journey.
+ What are the baggage policies for flights from Portland (PDX) to Madrid (MAD) with Condor?
On long-haul flights from Portland (PDX) to Madrid (MAD) via Frankfurt (FRA), baggage allowances depend on the booked travel class and fare. In Economy and Premium Economy, one piece of cabin baggage is included and a free checked Baggage allowance is provided, with Premium Economy offering higher allowances and additional comfort compared with Economy; exact weight limits depend on the specific fare. In Business Class on US–Europe long-haul flights, the standard free checked baggage allowance is 2 × 32 kg, with a cabin baggage allowance of 16 kg and one piece of sports equipment up to 30 kg included, subject to advance registration. Baggage rules on the separate European connection between Frankfurt (FRA) and Madrid (MAD) follow the conditions of the operating airline and can differ from the long-haul part of the journey.
+ Are pets allowed in the cabin or as checked baggage on Condor flights from Portland (PDX) to Madrid (MAD)?
On flights from Portland (PDX) to Madrid (MAD) with Condor and partner airlines, cats and dogs can travel if all entry regulations for Spain and the transit countries are met, including the required health certificates and a valid EU pet passport with proof of rabies vaccination. Small cats and dogs are permitted in the cabin in a personal pet carrier if the total weight of pet and carrier does not exceed 8 kg and the carrier measures no more than 55 × 40 × 20 cm; the carrier must remain closed under the seat throughout the flight. Pets are not permitted in the cabin in Business class on long-haul flights, and they are not allowed in exit rows or directly behind bulkheads. Larger pets travel as checked baggage in the aircraft hold, and all pets must be registered in advance; trained assistance dogs are accepted under special conditions with appropriate certification.
