Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barca Airport (KSC): what you need to know
Madrid and Kosice follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Leave enough time to make your MAD to KSC flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Barca Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MAD and KSC include:
Zurich Airport
Vienna International Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barca Airport (KSC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Barca Airport flight is 109 €. A return ticket is currently 148 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from MAD to KSC, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Barca Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MAD to KSC.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights that leave from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Barca Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near MAD:
Arriving at Barca Airport (KSC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Barca Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KSC instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Barca Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Wheego and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kosice and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Barca Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Barca Airport (KSC) to central Kosice
From Barca Airport, Kosice is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Barca Airport (KSC)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Barca Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Kosice. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Barca Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Kosice, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to KSC in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Slovakia
Bratislava is just one of the many cities in Slovakia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Kosice. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Bratislava Castle, Old Town Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral.
Presov is another must-experience destination in Slovakia and is around 32 kilometres north of Kosice. No journey is complete without dropping by Skatepark Prešov, Opustená nemocničná spaľovňan and 3D model historického Prešova.
