Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Asuncion Airport (ASU): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Asuncion Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 35 minutes.
Asuncion is four hours behind Madrid and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Each week, there are eight Madrid Airport to Asuncion Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, jump on the 03:05 Air Europa flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 23:45 with Air Europa.
To ensure you get on your MAD to ASU flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Asuncion (and then seeing more of Paraguay!) is easy with Air Europa. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Madrid Airport to Asuncion Airport.
Air Europa is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With 68.57% of services landing on schedule, Air Europa is the most punctual carrier offering MAD to ASU flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Asuncion Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAD and ASU:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Asuncion Airport (ASU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Madrid Airport to Asuncion Airport flight is 447 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 807 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from MAD to ASU, book your journey 11 months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Asuncion Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Madrid Airport to Asuncion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
77% of flights departing from Madrid Airport land at their destination on time.
Madrid Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near MAD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Madrid Airport to Asuncion Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Asuncion Airport (ASU)
Consider booking a hotel close to ASU if you're on a late Madrid Airport to Asuncion Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Asuncion Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Sixt or Alamo and venture far and wide through Asuncion and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Asuncion Airport about four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Asuncion Airport (ASU)
September is the most popular month for flights from Madrid Airport to Asuncion Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Asuncion in March.
Book your flight from Madrid Airport to Asuncion Airport for January if you want to explore Asuncion during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAD to ASU around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Paraguay
Ciudad del Este is just one of the many cities in Paraguay waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Asuncion. Around 290 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Iguacu, Represa Hidroelectrica Itaipu Binacional and Saltos del Acaray.