Flying from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Stuttgart.
Your STR to MAD flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Stuttgart Airport to Madrid Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between STR and MAD include:
Barcelona Airport
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
Right now, £49 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Stuttgart Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £104. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from STR to MAD, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport to Madrid Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Snapping up cheap flights from STR to MAD is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Stuttgart Airport to Madrid Airport.
Handy information about Stuttgart Airport (STR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Stuttgart Airport, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport is around 11 kms (7 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to Madrid Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near STR:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
Book a hotel near MAD if you have a late Stuttgart Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Madrid Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and venture far and wide through Madrid and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Madrid Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Stuttgart Airport to Madrid Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Madrid in March.
Lock in your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you'd like to go to Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from STR to MAD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Madrid, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Journey about 274 kms (170 miles) north-east to Zaragoza to tick off its top attractions. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 177 kms (110 miles) west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.