Travelling from Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Reno.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RNO to MAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Reno / Tahoe Airport to Madrid Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between RNO and MAD:
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Handy information about Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO)
RNO is located at 2001 East Plumb Lane.
Reno / Tahoe Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from RNO land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
Central Reno to Reno / Tahoe Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near RNO? If you're boarding an early flight from Reno / Tahoe Airport to Madrid Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you're arriving on a late Reno / Tahoe Airport to Madrid Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near MAD:
Pick up a Madrid Airport rental car and discover Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Madrid Airport around one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Reno / Tahoe Airport to Madrid Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Madrid in March.
Book your flight from Reno / Tahoe Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you want to explore Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RNO to MAD around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are highlights.