Travelling from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Dusseldorf and Madrid are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from DUS to MAD start at 07:30 — the first with Iberia. The last service of the day is at 19:55 with Iberia. Overall, you can choose from 35 weekly Dusseldorf International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your DUS to MAD flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Iberia is your gateway to discovering Madrid (and maybe even some other great parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport offered by this airline.
Iberia is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Iberia ranks as the leading on-time carrier for DUS to MAD flights, with 89.8% of services arriving on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dusseldorf International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DUS and MAD:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
At the moment, 63 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dusseldorf International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 124 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from DUS to MAD by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DUS to MAD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Handy information about Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dusseldorf International Airport, data shows 78.28% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Dusseldorf to Dusseldorf International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to DUS? If you're boarding an early flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Book a hotel close to MAD if you have a late Dusseldorf International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and chase adventure across Madrid and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Madrid. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Madrid in April.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Dusseldorf 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 DUS to MAD in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
