Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
Seattle is eight hours behind Madrid and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MAD to SEA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAD and SEA:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight is 371 €. A round-trip fare is currently 540 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from MAD to SEA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you're arriving on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near SEA:
Pick up a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car and discover Seattle and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Europcar and Budget are leading providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to the centre of Seattle has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Seattle. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Seattle during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
February has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to SEA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Portland is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Seattle. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
If you're eager to discover another corner of United States, head for Spokane, roughly 370 kilometres east of Seattle. Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls are key highlights.