Flying from La Palma Airport (SPC) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from La Palma Airport to Madrid Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Madrid is one hour ahead of Santa Cruz de La Palma and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are eight La Palma Airport to Madrid Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, go for the 09:50 Iberia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 18:50 with Iberia.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your SPC to MAD flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Iberia has direct flights from La Palma Airport to Madrid Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Madrid — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Iberia.
With a dependable 88.37% of services landing on schedule, Iberia has the best on-time record for SPC to MAD flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from La Palma Airport to Madrid Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between SPC and MAD:
Gran Canaria Airport
Tenerife North Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from La Palma Airport (SPC) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
At the moment, 33 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way La Palma Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 82 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SPC to MAD, book your journey five months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from La Palma Airport to Madrid Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about La Palma Airport (SPC)
72% of flights that leave from La Palma Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to La Palma Airport from central Santa Cruz de La Palma, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from La Palma Airport to Madrid Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to SPC:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you're getting in on a late La Palma Airport to Madrid Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MAD:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Madrid Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and explore beyond Madrid's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Madrid Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Madrid Airport to central Madrid has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from La Palma Airport to Madrid Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Madrid. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from La Palma 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 SPC to MAD sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Madrid, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Journey around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check off its top attractions. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Spain, head for Salamanca, about 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are key reasons to visit.