Flying from Sacramento to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Sacramento.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Sacramento to MAD.
With more travellers during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Sacramento to MAD departing from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
SMF is about 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
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81% of flights departing from Sacramento International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from SMF.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
SCK is about 72 kilometres from central Sacramento. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Like to add an extra day to your trip? Think about booking a hotel near Stockton Metropolitan Airport the night before your Sacramento to MAD flight. Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton are waiting to check you in.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport has an on-time performance rate of 59%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on time.
The street address for SCK is 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you have a late flight from Sacramento to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near MAD:
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Sacramento to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, central Madrid is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
256 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. A return flight starts at 708 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Sacramento to MAD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Sacramento to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Madrid. July is when most people book flights from Sacramento to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Sacramento to MAD plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Sacramento to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Madrid
Start your Madrid trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Museo del Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and Plaza Mayor are major attractions which should feature on every Madrid itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres northeast of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Spain, head for Salamanca, about 193 kilometres west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are the start of reasons to visit.