Amsterdam
→
Madrid
from €371 return in lie-flat Business Class
This is one of the more unusual Business Class opportunities within Europe: Amsterdam to Madrid on Air Europa's Boeing 787-9, with a genuine 1-2-1 Business Class cabin and fully-flat seats.
The reference itinerary is 11 Nov - 14 Nov 2026, giving you 3 nights in Madrid. The fare is available from €371 through Trip.com, while booking directly with Air Europa was around €384 when checked.
For only around €13 more, I would personally favour the Air Europa-direct option for simpler after-sales support.
One very important detail: Air Europa can operate multiple flights per day on this route, and not every service necessarily uses the same aircraft or Business Class seat. I personally checked the reference flights on both Skyscanner and Trip.com and confirmed the Boeing 787-9 with 1-2-1 lie-flat seating.
Before booking, inspect the aircraft and seat configuration carefully and make sure you are selecting the widebody flight rather than another departure. Aircraft swaps can also happen at any time for operational reasons, so the 787 product can never be guaranteed absolutely.
This could be an especially interesting deal for someone who has never flown Business Class before and wants to experience a proper lie-flat long-haul-style seat without first committing to an expensive long-haul premium-cabin ticket.
Air Europa direct: about €384
Aircraft checked: Boeing 787-9
Seat: 1-2-1 full-flat
Reference trip: 3 nights Madrid
Amsterdam 11:00 → Madrid 13:40
Air Europa UX1098 · Boeing 787-9
Direct · journey time approximately 2h40.
The reference booking flow shows Business Class with a fully-flat seat, meal service, seatback entertainment, basic web browsing and power / USB outlets.
Madrid 15:00 → Amsterdam 17:35
Air Europa UX1093 · Boeing 787-9
Direct · journey time approximately 2h35.
This is the same widebody product on the reference itinerary, with 1-2-1 seating, full-flat seats and direct aisle access.
A direct intra-European Business Class trip on selected Boeing 787-9 services.
AMSAmsterdam · DepartureMADMadrid · 3-night stayAircraft assignments can change for operational reasons. Always check the operating aircraft again close to departure if flying the 787 product is important to you.
I personally checked the reference flights on Skyscanner and Trip.com and matched them to the 787-9 configuration. There can be multiple Air Europa flights on the same route, so do not assume every Amsterdam-Madrid departure has this seat. Aircraft substitutions can also happen after booking.
If you have never flown Business Class before, this is an unusually accessible way to try a proper long-haul-style product.
You get a Boeing 787 widebody, 1-2-1 seating, direct aisle access and a fully-flat seat, but you only need to commit to a short European flight rather than paying thousands for a long-haul premium ticket.
The flight is obviously too short to enjoy several hours of sleep, but it gives you a very good introduction to the seat, space, service and overall premium-cabin experience.
This is the most important part of the deal.
Air Europa may have multiple flights per day between Amsterdam and Madrid, and the attractive part of this fare is specifically the 787-9 with the 1-2-1 lie-flat Business Class cabin.
Before paying, check the flight number, aircraft type and seat configuration on the booking page. Do not book another departure simply because it is the same route and price.
Even after booking, aircraft changes can happen for operational reasons. The airline can substitute another aircraft, so the 787 product is not an absolute guarantee.
Trip.com is the cheapest reference option for the featured 11 Nov - 14 Nov itinerary.
The difference versus Air Europa direct is only around €13, so I would not choose the OTA purely to save money unless the final conditions are clearly better for you.
The button below opens the exact featured date combination supplied for this deal.
Personally, I would pay the small difference and book directly with Air Europa if the fare is still around €384.
For approximately €13 extra, you keep the reservation directly with the operating airline, which can make after-sales support, schedule changes and disruption handling simpler.
Whichever route you use, inspect the exact flight and confirm the 787-9 / 1-2-1 product before payment.
I found 4 November combinations. The reference itinerary is the 11-14 November trip, but you can also choose shorter or longer Madrid stays.
An unusually attractive intra-European Business Class fare because this is not normal Eurobusiness: it is a Boeing 787-9 with genuine 1-2-1 lie-flat seating, direct aisle access, generous Business Class baggage and sensible flight times. The main caveat is that the deal only works as intended if you select the correct widebody flight, and aircraft substitutions remain possible.
Browse all our latest flight deals and use the filters to find something that better suits your departure point, destination, budget or travel plans.
I spend hours searching for fares worth sharing. Pick the channel that suits you best — fast alerts, premium-cabin discussion or the broader cheap-flights community.
Simple flight-deal alerts sent straight to your phone.
77 joinedA clean feed of newly published economy and business-class finds.
Premium fares, cabin experiences, reviews and honest discussion.
1,185 membersEconomy deals, trip requests, travel discussion and creator finds.
New communityFor the Air Europa 787 deal, Madrid is a short city break rather than a long holiday, so I would stay central. The best area depends on whether you want maximum sightseeing convenience, nightlife, a more local atmosphere or a more polished hotel experience.
For the 11–14 November reference itinerary, my first choice would be Centro / Sol–Gran Vía. It keeps the main sights, restaurants, shops and transport close together, which matters when you only have three nights.
Madrid is easy to move around by metro, but on a short trip I would still prioritise location. These are the areas I would compare first.
A few useful extras that can make the journey easier, particularly when travelling with restrictive cabin-bag fares, arriving late or needing mobile data as soon as you land.
A useful packing solution when you are trying to fit more clothing
into a restricted cabin bag.
Particularly relevant for travellers using airlines such as
Ryanair and Wizz Air, where baggage dimensions and
additional luggage fees can significantly change the final cost of a
cheap flight.
Compress your clothing and make better use of the space available
inside your luggage.
Arrive with mobile data ready and avoid searching for a local SIM
card or relying on airport Wi-Fi.
Use code XTRA10 for
10% off your first purchase.
Travelling for longer? Saily Ultra includes
30 GB of high-speed data plus unlimited reduced-speed data
,
together with additional travel benefits.
Pre-book your airport transfer before travelling.
Particularly useful for
late-night arrivals, families and travellers with luggage
,
or when arriving somewhere unfamiliar and you would rather have a
driver waiting than search for transport after landing.
Use promo code TPO5 for
5% off your booking.
Valid until 31 December 2026.
Flight deals are only the start. These guides show how I find fares worth booking, which travel tools can make a trip easier and what to consider before protecting your holiday.
Cheap Flight Guide
Travel Tech
Travel Protection
Help keep Dino free, ad-free & open to everyone.
Every flight deal on Dino is freely visible — no paid membership, no locked fares and no advertising clutter. I spend hours finding and checking prices, schedules, baggage and booking options before publishing a deal. If Dino helped you save money or plan a better trip, buying me a beer helps keep it that way.
More travel deals are disappearing behind paid memberships. Dino works differently: every fare we publish stays freely visible to everyone.
If this page helped you, a small tip supports the hours spent finding and checking these fares.
