Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Madrid is one hour behind Helsinki and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are ten Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, pick the 16:40 Finnair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 16:50 with Finnair.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your HEL to MAD flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Finnair is your gateway to exploring Madrid (and maybe even some other great corners of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for HEL to MAD flights is Finnair.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between HEL and MAD include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Copenhagen Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Right now, 60 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 141 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from HEL to MAD, book your journey two months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from HEL to MAD.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, data shows 60.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near HEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent to explore Madrid and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to central Madrid has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Madrid in April.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from HEL to MAD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Madrid, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Travel about 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check off its top attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
