Travelling from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 45 minutes.
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Madrid five hours ahead of Charlotte.
You can choose from ten weekly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. The 16:00 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight available. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 17:15.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CLT to MAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
American Airlines is your gateway to exploring Madrid (and maybe even some other great parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport offered by this airline.
American Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CLT to MAD flights, with 77.97% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between CLT and MAD:
Logan International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
201 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. A return flight starts at 404 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from CLT to MAD, book your journey ten months before your planned departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
CLT's address is 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
77.67% of flights departing from Charlotte Douglas International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Charlotte. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 4 hours 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to CLT? If you're catching an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent to explore Madrid and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Madrid. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Madrid. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CLT to MAD in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No trip is complete without seeing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
