Flying from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) begins with finding the best airport to jet off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are your options in New York.
7 hours 15 minutes is the average travel time for a direct New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid.
With 31 direct weekly flights between the two airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is the most popular route. Air Europa operates the earliest flight at 12:40am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from JFK to MAD is with Air Europa at 11:05pm.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from New York to MAD.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Take the express route from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Direct flights from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) are available from here.
At JFK, there's a range of airlines operating direct flights from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, including:
Iberia is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from JFK to MAD.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Delta Air Lines.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from New York to MAD leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Porto Airport (OPO)
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Thinking of flying out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? Direct New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) plane tickets are available from here.
Get on your direct flight from New York to MAD with United Airlines. This is one of the main carriers that operates this route out of EWR.
On the EWR to MAD route, United Airlines is the preferred choice of many.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between Newark Liberty International Airport and Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, with 73.33% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, check out these options when setting off from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Porto Airport (OPO)
With public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your New York to MAD flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
73.3% of flights departing Newark Liberty International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You can book a plane ticket from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) with a stop or two out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Here are some of the most common stopovers between LGA and MAD:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The journey time to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
LGA has a solid on-time arrivals rating of 80.0%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on course and land as expected.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
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Get the best deal by booking your ride around one week ahead of your New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Madrid. How long it'll take to get there by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Right now, 167 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 282 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book four months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to MAD.
The best month for finding cheap New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). July is when most people visit Madrid. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in April.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your New York to MAD plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Madrid
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Madrid:
Museo del Prado and Plaza Mayor are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Madrid to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain you should also see. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Around 193 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Salamanca, Casco Historico, Catedral de Salamanca and Plaza Mayor.
