Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Philadelphia: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Philadelphia is 7 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Philadelphia is UTC-5. The city is six hours behind Madrid, where Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). You can select from seven services every week between these two airports. American Airlines offers a 13:15 departure between MAD and PHL.
Give yourself enough time to make your MAD to Philadelphia flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Begin your journey at MAD and fly straight to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). That will be your arrival point when searching for Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Philadelphia tickets.
Take to the skies with American Airlines. This well-known carrier offers direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Philadelphia.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for plane tickets from MAD to Philadelphia, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
MAD is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Philadelphia, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
Of all flights leaving Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Philadelphia
252 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Philadelphia flight. A round-trip ticket right now is 490 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before you want to travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MAD to Philadelphia.
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Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia is roughly 18 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Look into staying at a hotel close to PHL if you're coming in on a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Philadelphia. Check in to one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Reserving your ride from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks before your flight from MAD to Philadelphia can help you get the best possible rate.
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Central Philadelphia is about 48 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). Once your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Philadelphia has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 40 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 35 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to drop your things at near TTN. Settle in and get cosy after your MAD to Philadelphia flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at TTN will help you save.
You'll find Trenton-Mercer Airport at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Philadelphia. July is the most popular month to visit Philadelphia. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in December.
Lock in a Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Philadelphia plane ticket with a departure in July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from MAD to Philadelphia around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Philadelphia
After booking your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Philadelphia, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Philadelphia itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Philadelphia, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey about 129 kilometres northeast to New York to check off its must-visit sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, your itinerary will be busy.
Boston is another standout destination in the United States and is around 434 kilometres northeast of Philadelphia. No journey is complete without experiencing Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.