Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Brindisi - Salento Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Madrid and Brindisi are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAD to BDS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Brindisi (and then seeing more of Italy!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Brindisi - Salento Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Brindisi - Salento Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MAD and BDS:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Brindisi - Salento Airport flight is 42 €. A return fare right now is 102 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from MAD to BDS, reserve your trip seven months before your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Brindisi - Salento Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MAD to BDS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Brindisi - Salento Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights that leave from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Brindisi - Salento Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BDS if you're catching a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Brindisi - Salento Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Brindisi - Salento Airport rental car and discover Brindisi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Felirent, Filorent and Drivalia are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Brindisi - Salento Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS) to central Brindisi
Brindisi - Salento Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Brindisi. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Brindisi - Salento Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Brindisi. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Brindisi is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Brindisi - Salento Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to BDS in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Brindisi. Around 483 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Italy, head for Naples, about 306 kilometres west of Brindisi. National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples are key reasons to visit.