en.Wedoany.com Reported - Singapore Airlines will resume passenger services to Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) in Spain from October 26, 2026, operating five weekly flights between Singapore and Madrid via Barcelona. This marks the airline's return to Madrid after 22 years and is a significant step in expanding its European network.

Madrid was last served by Singapore Airlines in October 2004, using Boeing 747-400 aircraft via Paris. Since then, Barcelona has been the airline's only destination in Spain. With the return of Madrid, the carrier's European destinations increase to 15, making it the second city served in Spain. According to Aeroroutes, flight bookings will open on June 8.

This decision reflects the growing importance of Spain as both a tourist destination and a business market. Madrid, as the country's political and financial hub, hosts numerous multinational corporations and serves as a key aviation gateway between Europe and Latin America. Local authorities have welcomed the new route, with tourism officials estimating it could generate hundreds of millions of euros in economic activity between Spain and Southeast Asia through increased tourist spending and business exchanges. Dai Haoyu, Senior Vice President of Marketing Planning at Singapore Airlines, stated: "Europe is a key market for Singapore Airlines, and we see strong demand for travel to Europe. We are increasing flight frequencies to key destinations such as Manchester, Milan, Munich, and London Gatwick. Madrid is both a tourist destination and a financial center, and this new service will provide customers with more choices."

Singapore Airlines will operate the route as a Singapore-Barcelona-Madrid round-trip, rather than launching direct flights to Madrid alone. This arrangement allows the same aircraft to serve Spain's two largest cities in rotation while maintaining stable capacity in the country. The new route will replace the previous direct Singapore-Barcelona flights and the Milan-Barcelona route, achieving capacity integration and adding Madrid as a destination without requiring additional aircraft.

For passengers, this arrangement offers greater flexibility. Asian travelers can conveniently visit both Spanish cities in a single trip, while Spanish passengers can connect to multiple destinations across Southeast Asia, East Asia, India, Australia, and New Zealand via Singapore Changi Airport. The route further strengthens Singapore's position as a global transit hub connecting Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

The Madrid route will be operated by the Airbus A350-900, configured with 253 seats, including 42 business class, 24 premium economy, and 187 economy seats. With a block time of approximately 16 hours, this stopover route will become one of the longest in the airline's network. After being discontinued during the Boeing 747 era, the route is being reinstated with the more efficient A350-900, demonstrating the economic and performance advantages of modern twin-engine aircraft in long-haul operations.

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