Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is Fort Lauderdale's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) departing from here.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale.
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 board your flight from Fort Lauderdale to MAD.
Taking off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to MAD with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between FLL and MAD include:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
The journey from central Fort Lauderdale to FLL takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the departures from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 73.74% land on time at their destination.
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Book a hotel close to MAD if you have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Pick up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and discover Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around one week before your Fort Lauderdale to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
The centre of Madrid is roughly 13 kilometres from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 175 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 378 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to MAD. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Fort Lauderdale to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Madrid. July is when most people book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Before locking in your Fort Lauderdale to MAD plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Madrid
Once you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Madrid:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Museo del Prado, Plaza Mayor and Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza are must-visits when exploring Madrid.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Spain, consider Salamanca, roughly 193 kilometres west of Madrid. Salamanca, Casco Historico, Catedral de Salamanca and Plaza Mayor are key reasons to visit.