Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Kuala Lumpur is seven hours ahead of Madrid.
For a relaxed start to your MAD to Kuala Lumpur flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from MAD to Kuala Lumpur. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
MAD is about 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kuala Lumpur, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
77% of flights that leave from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Kuala Lumpur
274 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kuala Lumpur flight. Return plane tickets start from 421 €. These prices may change based on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from MAD to Kuala Lumpur. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Scoring cheap tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kuala Lumpur is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to access the best prices across the month and land an awesome deal.
Snapping up a cheap flight from MAD to Kuala Lumpur is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch as soon as a cheaper option becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kuala Lumpur by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 55 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kuala Lumpur. Book one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from MAD to Kuala Lumpur.
Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
After your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kuala Lumpur has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Kuala Lumpur is roughly 19 kilometres from Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
You can expect the journey to take about 45 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to SZB. Unwind and get cosy after your MAD to Kuala Lumpur flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Call dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from SZB one week in advance often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur
December is the quietest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kuala Lumpur, while August is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kuala Lumpur plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to Kuala Lumpur in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
More about Kuala Lumpur
After booking your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kuala Lumpur, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kuala Lumpur:
Sky Terrace KL Tower and Petronas Twin Towers are a couple of major attractions to put on your Kuala Lumpur must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Warisan Merdeka Tower.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.
Around 290 kilometres southeast of Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Start your sightseeing at Raja Maha Mariamman Temple, Grand Palace Park (Istana Besar) and Zaharah Botanic Gardens.
