Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
The timezone in Seattle is UTC-8, which is nine hours behind Madrid.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MAD to SEA flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAD and SEA:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
272 € is the best price for a one-way Madrid Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 518 €. These prices can change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for 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 tool shows you the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAD to SEA.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Madrid Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Madrid Airport, data shows 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MAD? If you're catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Madrid Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SEA instead:
Pick up a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport rental car and explore Seattle and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Europcar and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport around one week before travelling.
When to fly to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Madrid Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Seattle in March.
When reserving your flight from Madrid Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Seattle, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to SEA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. About 241 kilometres south of Seattle, a trip to Portland will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
Spokane is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres east of Seattle. No trip is complete without visiting Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.
