Flying from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid is nine hours ahead of Spokane and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your GEG to MAD flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Spokane International Airport to Madrid Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between GEG and MAD:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Handy information about Spokane International Airport (GEG)
GEG is located at 9000 West Airport Drive.
Spokane International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from GEG arrive at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
Spokane International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Spokane. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to GEG? If you've booked an early flight from Spokane International Airport to Madrid Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
Reserve a hotel near MAD if you have a late Spokane International Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Madrid Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and experience more of Madrid and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Madrid Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Madrid Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Madrid. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Spokane International Airport to Madrid Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Madrid in March.
Before locking in your flight from Spokane International Airport to Madrid Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GEG to MAD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without seeing Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.