How to find cheap flights to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
$368 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to MAD, the lowest fare is $232.
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Don't put things off until the last moment. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets to Madrid, where Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines generally offer some awesome early bird deals.
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Best time to go to Madrid
May is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Madrid.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to MAD, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
If you'd like to experience Madrid at its liveliest, book your flights to MAD for July. Vacationing during peak periods often means there's more to see and do than at other times of the year.
December is the quietest period of the year to visit if you want a slower pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Madrid then.
Check the weather conditions before you travel. July is the warmest time of year in Madrid, averaging between 64ºF and 99ºF.
Ranging from 32ºF to 54ºF, January sees the lowest temperatures.
July gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Madrid.
March has the wettest weather. You can expect around six days of rainfall if that's when you're going.
Traveling to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these leading airlines make traveling to Madrid a breeze:
If you want to fly with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your MAD plane ticket with Hainan Airlines. Up to 100% of its flights into this airport arrive as scheduled.
MAD is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to MAD? These hotels near Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport offer the perfect place to relax and recharge:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure measures how often departing flights from MAD complete their journey without delays.
Getting to central Madrid from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Central Madrid is about 8 miles from MAD.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to MAD, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the center.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 30 minutes.
Madrid makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to add to your short list:
Madrid highlights
These popular attractions should feature on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Madrid:
Museo del Prado: Around 1 mile east of the center in Retiro, this landmark is a memorable introduction to what the city has to offer.
Real Botanical Garden Alfonso XIII: You'll discover this park roughly 2 miles northwest of the center in Ciudad Universitaria. It's a great place to take a breather while exploring Madrid.
Plaza Mayor: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 0.2 miles southwest of the center of Madrid.
How to get to Villanueva de la Torre from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
MAD serves as a gateway to the nearby city of Villanueva de la Torre, which is around 16 miles away. The easiest way to reach the center will come down to when you're traveling, so check your options first.
Traveling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Torrejón del Rey
Torrejón del Rey is another city that you can easily reach from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. It's around 18 miles away.
Explore more of Spain
There's loads more to see and do in Spain, starting with Zaragoza. Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar are must-do's in this city, which is about 170 miles northeast of Madrid.
Salamanca might just steal the show during your trip to Spain. You'll find it around 120 miles west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are major draws.
About 150 miles northeast of Madrid, Logroño is worth working into your travels. Good reasons to visit include Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.
