Travelling from Madinah Airport (MED) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, making Madrid two hours behind Madinah.
To ensure you catch your MED to MAD flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like September? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madinah Airport to Madrid Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MED and MAD:
Istanbul Airport
Jeddah Airport
Cairo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madinah Airport (MED) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
152 € is the lowest price for a one-way Madinah Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Return flights start at 428 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from MED to MAD, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Madinah Airport to Madrid Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MED to MAD.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Madinah Airport to Madrid Airport.
Handy information about Madinah Airport (MED)
When it comes to Madinah Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Madinah Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Madinah. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MED? If you're catching an early flight from Madinah Airport to Madrid Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you're arriving on a late Madinah Airport to Madrid Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near MAD:
Travel at your own pace with a Madrid Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and experience more of Madrid and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Madrid Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Madrid Airport, Madrid is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Madinah Airport to Madrid Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Madrid. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Madinah Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you'd like to visit Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MED to MAD sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.