Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Split Airport (SPU): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Split Airport.
Madrid and Split are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
To ensure you get on your MAD to SPU flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Iberia is your gateway to discovering Split (and perhaps some other great parts of Croatia!). Browse the direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Split Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Iberia.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Split Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MAD and SPU include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Geneve Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Split Airport (SPU)
$63 is the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Split Airport flight. A return flight starts from $141. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAD to SPU.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Split Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Finding cheap flights from MAD to SPU is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Split Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of all flights departing from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% land on time at their destination.
To get to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Split Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MAD:
Arriving at Split Airport (SPU)
Reserve a hotel close to SPU if you're taking a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Split Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Split Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AVIA Rent, Carwiz or united rent a car and discover more of Split and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Split Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Split Airport (SPU) to central Split
Split Airport to the center of Split has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 miles away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Split Airport (SPU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Split Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Split in January.
Lock in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Split Airport for August if you want to go to Split during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 66ºF and 88ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 34ºF and 54ºF. Look for cheap tickets from MAD to SPU sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Split. Around 160 miles away to the north, well-known attractions include Zagreb Cathedral, Ban Jelacic Square and Museum of Broken Relationships.
Around 160 miles north-west of Split, Rijeka is another favorite stop in Croatia. Start your sightseeing at Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.
