Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Salzburg Airport (SZG): what you need to know
Salzburg's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Madrid.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MAD to SZG flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Salzburg Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAD and SZG:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Salzburg Airport flight is 50 €. A return fare is currently 117 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from MAD to SZG, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Madrid Airport to Salzburg Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of all flights departing from Madrid Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Madrid Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Madrid Airport to Salzburg Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MAD:
Arriving at Salzburg Airport (SZG)
If you're coming in on a late Madrid Airport to Salzburg Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near SZG:
Pick up a Salzburg Airport rental car and discover Salzburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dryyve, Mega Drive and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Salzburg Airport around four weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Salzburg Airport (SZG)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Salzburg Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Salzburg. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in November.
Book your flight from Madrid Airport to Salzburg Airport for July if you'd like to visit Salzburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to SZG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna is just one of the many places in Austria waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Salzburg. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Salzburg, Graz is another favourite stop in Austria. Experience major highlights starting with Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.