Flying from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Ljubljana.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your LJU to MAD flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Iberia is your gateway to exploring Madrid (and maybe even some other great corners of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with Iberia on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between LJU and MAD include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
57 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Return flights start at 130 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LJU to MAD.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
80.37% of flights departing from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of LJU.
Central Ljubljana to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 55 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to LJU? If you're boarding an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Consider staying in a hotel near MAD if you're on a late Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
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Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Madrid. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Madrid. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LJU to MAD in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Madrid, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey about 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to tick off its leading sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Salamanca is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without seeing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.