Traveling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Stuttgart Airport (STR): what you need to know
Madrid and Stuttgart are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
To ensure you catch your MAD to STR flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Stuttgart Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MAD and STR:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
Zurich Airport
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of all flights leaving Madrid Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Madrid Airport is about 8 miles from central Madrid. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Madrid Airport to Stuttgart Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Stuttgart Airport (STR)
If you're arriving on a late Madrid Airport to Stuttgart Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near STR:
Hit the road running by picking up a Stuttgart Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Stuttgart and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Stuttgart Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Stuttgart Airport (STR)
The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to Stuttgart Airport is January, while September is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Stuttgart based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Madrid Airport to Stuttgart Airport for August if you want to go to Stuttgart during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 52ºF and 81ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to STR in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºF and 45ºF on average.
Explore more of Germany
Munich is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Stuttgart. Around 120 miles away to the east, well-known attractions include Marienplatz, Theresienwiese and Deutsches Museum.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Germany, consider Essen, roughly 210 miles north-west of Stuttgart. PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum are key reasons to visit.
