Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to La Palma Airport (SPC): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to La Palma Airport.
The timezone in Santa Cruz de La Palma is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Madrid.
Each week, there are eight Madrid Airport to La Palma Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, take the 07:00 Iberia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 16:05 with Iberia.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAD to SPC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Santa Cruz de La Palma (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a snap with Iberia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Madrid Airport to La Palma Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Iberia.
With a reliable 93.02% of services arriving as planned, Iberia has the best on-time performance for MAD to SPC flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to La Palma Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAD and SPC:
Barcelona Airport
Gran Canaria Airport
Tenerife North Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to La Palma Airport (SPC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Madrid Airport to La Palma Airport flight is £35. A return fare is currently £49. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. 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 SPC.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to La Palma Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MAD to SPC is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Madrid Airport to La Palma Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
77% of flights departing from Madrid Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kms (8 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near MAD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Madrid Airport to La Palma Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at La Palma Airport (SPC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Madrid Airport to La Palma Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SPC instead:
Pick up a La Palma Airport rental car and discover Santa Cruz de La Palma and beyond with your own wheels. TopCar, Thrifty and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from La Palma Airport around one week before you travel.
When to fly to La Palma Airport (SPC)
August is the busiest month for flights from Madrid Airport to La Palma Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Santa Cruz de La Palma in June.
When booking your flight from Madrid Airport to La Palma Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Santa Cruz de La Palma, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 25ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to SPC in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Santa Cruz de La Palma has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kms (150 miles) east of Santa Cruz de La Palma, a trip to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will keep you busy. Start with attractions like La Cícer (Playa de Las Canteras), Plaza Espana and Poema del Mar.
If you're eager to discover another side of Spain, head for Telde, roughly 241 kms (150 miles) east of Santa Cruz de La Palma. Mirador de San Francisco, Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista are among its highlights.