Travelling from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid is one hour ahead of Leeds and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your LBA to MAD flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between LBA and MAD:
Dublin Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
At the moment, 52 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Leeds Bradford International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 125 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LBA to MAD if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LBA to MAD.
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Handy information about Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
Of all flights leaving Leeds Bradford International Airport, 68.63% land on time at their destination.
Leeds Bradford International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Leeds. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LBA:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you have a late Leeds Bradford International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near MAD:
Grab 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 providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Madrid. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Madrid. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you want to visit Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LBA to MAD sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite 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.