Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) taking off from here.
10 hours 15 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Rio De Janeiro to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid.
You can choose from 5 direct services every week between Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). This is the busiest route, with Iberia offering a 7:05pm departure from GIG to MAD.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rio De Janeiro to MAD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
In high season, expect extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
You can jump on a direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).
You can lock in a direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport with Iberia. This top carrier operates departures from GIG.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Iberia from GIG to MAD.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Iberia.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to MAD leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The journey from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
79.57% of flights departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is about 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Rio De Janeiro to MAD flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Santos Dumont Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 78.67%.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Consider booking a hotel near MAD if you're catching a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Grab an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Central Madrid is roughly 13 kilometres from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
254 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Return flights start from 503 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to MAD by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
November is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Rio De Janeiro to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Madrid. July is when most people book flights from Rio De Janeiro to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Book a Rio De Janeiro to MAD plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Madrid to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Madrid
Once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Madrid:
Your Madrid trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include Museo del Prado, Plaza Mayor and Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Madrid, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Travel around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to tick off its popular sights. From Plaza España to Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador, your itinerary will be busy.
Salamanca is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 193 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without seeing Salamanca, Casco Historico, Catedral de Salamanca and Plaza Mayor.
