Traveling from Brussels to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Brussels. Check out your options leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) when reserving your flight from Brussels to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct Brussels to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid. The city's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Brussels.
The most popular route is from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), with 63 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from BRU to MAD is the 7am Iberia option. If you prefer traveling later, the final departure is at 9pm with Ryanair.
Your flight from Brussels to MAD won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as September and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) is a convenient option for traveling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Brussels to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) take off from this terminal.
Choose from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Brussels to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport departing from BRU. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Most travelers prefer to fly with Iberia between BRU and MAD.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Air Europa.
BRU is about 8 miles from central Brussels. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 20 minutes.
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75% of flights that leave from Brussels Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
You can book a direct Brussels to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) plane ticket with departures from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL). Decide if leaving from CRL is a better fit for your trip.
From CRL, direct flights from Brussels to MAD are offered by Ryanair.
On the CRL to MAD route, Ryanair is the favorite choice for most passengers.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier flying from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, with 75.0% of its services landing on time.
With public transport, you can travel from central Brussels to CRL in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 35 miles away, and getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Brussels South Charleroi Airport the day before your Brussels to MAD flight:
78% of flights out of Brussels South Charleroi Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Reserve a hotel near MAD if you have a late flight from Brussels to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Brussels to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 8 miles from central Madrid. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Traveling by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
$25 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. A return flight starts at $54. These prices may change depending on demand.
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The best time to fly from Brussels to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Brussels to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). July is when most people visit Madrid. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in December.
Book a Brussels to MAD plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Madrid to range from 64ºF to 99ºF.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Brussels to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January when temperatures are between 32ºF and 54ºF.
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Explore more of Spain
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