Flying from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid is one hour ahead of Glasgow and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your GLA to MAD flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GLA and MAD:
London Heathrow Airport
Dublin Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Currently, 39 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 81 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from GLA to MAD, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from GLA to MAD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Glasgow International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Of the flights that depart from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Glasgow to Glasgow International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to GLA? If you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow 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)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MAD if you're taking a late Glasgow International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Madrid. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Glasgow International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GLA 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 explored after you've seen Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Spain, head for Salamanca, about 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are the start of reasons to visit.