Travelling from Cork Airport (ORK) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid is one hour ahead of Cork and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your ORK to MAD flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cork Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORK and MAD:
London Heathrow Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Currently, 52 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cork Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 116 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ORK to MAD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cork Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ORK to MAD.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cork Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
Of all flights leaving Cork Airport, 70.51% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Cork Airport from central Cork, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Cork Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to ORK:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cork Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
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Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Cork Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Madrid. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Cork Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you want to explore Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ORK to MAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Madrid, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Travel around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check off its top attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Spain, consider Salamanca, roughly 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are key highlights.