Flying from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid is nine hours ahead of Seattle and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your SEA to MAD flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Madrid Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between SEA and MAD:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
225 € is currently the best price for a one-way Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Return flights start from 549 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SEA to MAD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Madrid Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
80% of flights departing from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of SEA.
To get to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near SEA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Madrid Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
Consider booking a hotel near MAD if you're on a late Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Madrid Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and experience more of Madrid and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Madrid Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Madrid Airport, Madrid is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Madrid Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Madrid in March.
When booking your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Madrid Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SEA to MAD around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.