Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Paris: what you need to know
Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Paris.
Madrid (the location of Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport) and Paris share the same timezone — UTC+1.
The most popular route is from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Take your pick of 104 services every week between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MAD to ORY is the 06:00 Iberia option. If you're planning to fly out later on, the last departure is at 20:45 with Transavia France.
Leave enough time to catch your MAD to Paris flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can fly nonstop from MAD to Paris. Take your pick of these arrival points when booking your Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Paris ticket:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
These are some of the leading carriers offering direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Paris:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from MAD to Paris. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Travelling from central Madrid to MAD takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Paris? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MAD:
When it comes to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Paris
15 € is currently the best price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Paris flight. A return plane ticket starts from 52 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Book two months before travelling. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MAD to Paris.
July is the best month for nabbing an incredible deal on Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Paris tickets. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 26 kilometres from central Paris. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Paris. Book one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Booking your ride from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks before your flight from MAD to Paris can help you secure the lowest rate.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Once your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Paris has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Paris is roughly 14 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
The trip will take roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to drop your things at near ORY. Settle in and get cosy after your MAD to Paris flight at one of these well-located options:
Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from ORY one week ahead of time often means more savings and a wider range of vehicles.
Paris Orly Airport is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Hop off your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Paris and head straight for your hotel or start sightseeing right away. The centre of Paris is around 88 kilometres from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by car.
If you use public transport, the journey takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Enjoy a more relaxed start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near BVA after your MAD to Paris flight. Recover from a day of travel or simply take a moment to get your footing in a new city at:
If you're searching for a vehicle with specific features, book your ride from BVA around three weeks before your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Paris. This gives you a better chance of getting the car you want, as well as a better rate.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport can be found at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
July is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Paris. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Paris in January.
Lock in a Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Paris plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to Paris in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Paris
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Paris right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Paris:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay are highlights which should be on any well-planned Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
Paris has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be explored. Around 386 kilometres southeast of Paris, a visit to Lyon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Nantes is another well-known destination in France and is around 338 kilometres southwest of Paris. No journey is complete without experiencing Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.