Travelling from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Madrid one hour ahead of Aberdeen.
Your ABZ to MAD flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Aberdeen Airport to Madrid Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ABZ and MAD include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Aberdeen Airport to Madrid Airport flight is 57 €. A return ticket right now is 138 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from ABZ to MAD, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Aberdeen Airport to Madrid Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ABZ to MAD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Aberdeen Airport to Madrid Airport.
Handy information about Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
Aberdeen Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from ABZ arrive at their destination without delay.
Aberdeen Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Aberdeen. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to ABZ? If you're catching an early flight from Aberdeen Airport to Madrid Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Aberdeen Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Grab a Madrid Airport rental car and discover Madrid and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are top providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Madrid Airport about one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Aberdeen Airport to Madrid Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Madrid in March.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Aberdeen Airport to Madrid Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from ABZ to MAD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've experienced Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another standout destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without a visit to Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.