How to find cheap flights to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
30 € is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to MAD, the lowest fare is 15 €.
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Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to Madrid, where Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Madrid by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' option. This allows you to compare fares for airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save.
If you're not in a hurry to travel to Madrid, think about making a pit stop along the way. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport by booking a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Madrid
The cheapest month to board a flight to Madrid is usually May.
To find the cheapest month for flights to MAD, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
Travel to Madrid in July if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to MAD, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
April is the quietest time of year to travel if you're after a more laid-back vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Madrid then.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. July brings the warmest days in Madrid, with averages of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 0ºC (32ºF) to 11ºC (52ºF).
July gives you the best chance of sunshine. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Madrid.
March brings the wettest weather. You can expect around five days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Travelling to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Fly to Madrid in one go. These are some of the major airlines that offer direct flights to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport:
Hainan Airlines is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub touch down as scheduled, making it a smart pick when booking your MAD plane ticket.
The local timezone at MAD is UTC+1.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to MAD? These hotels near Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
You can pick up a car hire in MAD with trusted suppliers like Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent. Get behind the wheel and get ready to discover Madrid and beyond.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport has an on-time performance of 78%. This rating tracks how regularly flights from MAD complete their journey without delays.
Getting to central Madrid from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Central Madrid is about 18 kilometres from MAD.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to MAD, it'll take around 25 minutes to get to the centre.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 35 minutes.
Madrid has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to explore before you go:
Madrid highlights
Hop off your flight to Madrid and go straight to these major attractions:
Museo del Prado: A perfect spot to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 0.80 kilometres south-east of the city centre in Retiro.
Rose Garden: Find a spot to sit and relax here while exploring Madrid. This park is roughly 2 kilometres east of the centre in Retiro.
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 0.48 kilometres east of the centre of Madrid.
How to get to Villanueva de la Torre from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
MAD is a gateway to the nearby city of Villanueva de la Torre, which is around 26 kilometres away. The best way to get into town will depend on the time of day, so check before you go.
Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Torrejón del Rey
Torrejón del Rey is about 29 kilometres from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport if that's where you're going.
Explore more of Spain
There's plenty more of Spain waiting for you to discover. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, set off for Zaragoza. On the must-see list? Begin with Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Another city in Spain that has plenty going for it is Salamanca. From Madrid, it's around 193 kilometres west and is home to attractions like Salamanca, Casco Historico and Catedral de Salamanca. Add a stop at Plaza Mayor too.
Round out your journey with Logroño. Roughly 241 kilometres north of Madrid, Camino de Santiago Park, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria make the trip worthwhile.
