Flights to Madrid (MAD) Airport

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Madrid Airport? If you want to travel to Madrid Airport next month, return fares start from £32. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Airports near Madrid

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Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Madrid is 2 hours and 27 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.
Iberia, British Airways, Vueling Airlines, Qatar Airways, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Ryanair and LATAM Airlines all fly direct to Madrid.
The cheapest month to fly to Madrid is usually June.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Madrid but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Madrid is £30. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Madrid Airport is Wednesday, 24 June 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Madrid is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Madrid.

Flying to Madrid

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£30
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time2 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airlineIberia
Average flights per week894

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How to find cheap flights to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • £30 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 £15.

  • Stay on top of the best deals by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to MAD. We'll keep an eye on it for you, sending updates when fares go down.

  • 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.

  • Broaden your search for cheap flights to Madrid by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This lets you browse fares for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help you save money.

  • Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are generally cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.

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. Holidaying 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 18ºC and 37ºC.

  • Ranging from 0ºC to 12ºC, 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.

Travelling 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 travelling 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 13 kms (8 miles) from MAD.

  • If you're catching a taxi after your flight to MAD, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.

  • 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 2 kms (1 mile) east of the centre 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 3 kms (2 miles) northwest of the centre 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 0.32 kms (0.20 miles) southwest of the centre 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 26 kms (16 miles) away. The easiest way to reach the centre will come down to when you're travelling, so check your options first.

Travelling 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 29 kms (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 274 kms (170 miles) northeast of Madrid.

  • Salamanca might just steal the show during your trip to Spain. You'll find it around 193 kms (120 miles) west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are major draws.

  • About 241 kms (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.

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