Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Charleston Airport (CHS): what you need to know
Charleston's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Charleston six hours behind Madrid.
To ensure you catch your MAD to CHS flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Charleston Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAD and CHS:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Madrid Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Madrid Airport to Charleston Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to MAD:
Arriving at Charleston Airport (CHS)
Reserve a hotel close to CHS if you're catching a late Madrid Airport to Charleston Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Charleston Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Budget or Alamo and chase adventure across Charleston and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Charleston Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Charleston Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston Airport to central Charleston has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Charleston Airport (CHS)
The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to Charleston Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Charleston based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Charleston is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Madrid Airport to Charleston Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to CHS in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Charleston has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 322 kilometres south-west of Charleston, a visit to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in the United States, consider Charlotte, roughly 290 kilometres north of Charleston. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame are the start of reasons to visit.