Traveling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Madrid is one hour ahead of Manchester and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 21 weekly Manchester Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 20:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your MAN to MAD flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Manchester Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, so getting to Madrid (and then exploring more of Spain!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering MAN to MAD flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive as planned 74.47% of the time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAN and MAD:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is $36. A return fare right now is $69. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book two months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAN to MAD.
The cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to Manchester Airport's on-time performance, data shows 59.39% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it takes about 30 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MAN:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Manchester Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
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Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to central Madrid has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 miles away.
It'll take around 35 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Madrid. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Manchester Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with the temperature ranging from 63ºF to 97ºF.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAN to MAD in January. Average temperatures are between 32ºF and 52ºF then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Madrid. Around 170 miles away to the north-east, popular attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 110 miles west of Madrid. No journey is complete without a visit to Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.