Travelling from Dallas to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Dallas's main base, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), is where great travel stories take off. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Dallas to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).
Expect to be travelling for 9 hours 20 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Dallas to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
Madrid is six hours ahead of Dallas. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), with 12 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from DFW to MAD is the 4:40pm American Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 11:05pm with Iberia.
Your flight from Dallas to MAD won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During peak travel periods, expect longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dallas to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) operate out of this terminal.
When taking off from DFW, you can catch a direct flight from Dallas to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport with American Airlines.
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from DFW to MAD.
American Airlines is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Dallas to MAD leaving from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Dallas, DFW can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from Dallas to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport:
When it comes to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport's on-time performance, 73.22% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find DFW at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
Break up your flight from Dallas to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Dallas Love Field Airport and MAD include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dallas to DAL in around 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Dallas Love Field Airport the day before your Dallas to MAD flight:
Dallas Love Field Airport has an on-time performance of 76.03%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find DAL at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Consider booking a hotel near MAD if you have a late flight from Dallas to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Dallas to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Central Madrid is roughly 13 kilometres from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 166 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 379 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap flights from Dallas to MAD, book your ticket five months before your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Madrid. July is when most people book flights from Dallas to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Dallas to MAD plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Madrid to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dallas to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Madrid
Start your Madrid trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Dallas to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Museo del Prado and Plaza Mayor are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Madrid itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Salamanca is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 193 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without dropping by Salamanca, Casco Historico, Catedral de Salamanca and Plaza Mayor.
