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Cheap flights to Madrid, Spain from C$ 460

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
WAS — MAD
24 Apr — 1 May1
1 adult
Wed 24/4
Wed 1/5

Flights to Madrid, Spain in 2024

Find the latest flights to Madrid in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 505,255 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 1,117

Round-trip from

C$ 479

One-way from

C$ 356
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
From Toronto to Madrid Barajas
One-way flight from Toronto to Madrid Barajas (MAD)

Cheap flights to Madrid, Spain in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Madrid in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 505,255 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Madrid in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Sun 28/47:15 p.m.BOS - MAD
1 stop20h 10mPLAY
Fri 3/510:25 p.m.MAD - BOS
1 stop25h 35mPLAY
Deal found 19/4C$ 484
Thu 2/57:15 p.m.BOS - MAD
1 stop20h 10mPLAY
Fri 10/510:25 p.m.MAD - BOS
1 stop25h 35mPLAY
Deal found 18/4C$ 531
Mon 6/56:20 p.m.JFK - MAD
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/59:05 p.m.MAD - JFK
1 stop31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4C$ 615
Mon 6/56:20 p.m.JFK - MAD
1 stop33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/56:00 a.m.MAD - JFK
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4C$ 699
Sun 19/57:15 p.m.BOS - MAD
1 stop20h 10mPLAY
Sun 26/510:25 p.m.MAD - BOS
1 stop25h 35mPLAY
Deal found 18/4C$ 699
Thu 25/410:05 p.m.JFK - MAD
Nonstop7h 20mAir Europa
Thu 16/53:25 p.m.MAD - JFK
Nonstop8h 20mAir Europa
Deal found 18/4C$ 750
Mon 29/411:25 p.m.JFK - MAD
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/52:25 p.m.MAD - JFK
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4C$ 758
Tue 7/56:20 p.m.JFK - MAD
1 stop33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/58:30 p.m.MAD - JFK
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4C$ 760
Tue 7/56:20 p.m.JFK - MAD
1 stop33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/58:30 p.m.MAD - JFK
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4C$ 773

Madrid, Spain 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Madrid in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 505,255 searches and data were last updated on 19 April 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to Madrid in April and May 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sun 28/47:15 p.m.BOS - MAD
1 stop20h 10mPLAY
Fri 3/510:25 p.m.MAD - BOS
1 stop25h 35mPLAY
Deal found 19/4C$ 484
Thu 2/57:15 p.m.BOS - MAD
1 stop20h 10mPLAY
Fri 10/510:25 p.m.MAD - BOS
1 stop25h 35mPLAY
Deal found 18/4C$ 531
Wed 6/1111:55 p.m.EWR - MAD
1 stop11h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 10/116:00 p.m.MAD - EWR
1 stop27h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 19/4C$ 548
Tue 15/1011:00 p.m.EWR - MAD
1 stop10h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 29/102:55 p.m.MAD - EWR
1 stop13h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 18/4C$ 600
Sun 17/1110:00 p.m.JFK - MAD
1 stop10h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 23/112:55 p.m.MAD - JFK
1 stop11h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 18/4C$ 603
Sun 13/1011:00 p.m.EWR - MAD
1 stop10h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 29/102:55 p.m.MAD - EWR
1 stop13h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 18/4C$ 614
Tue 1/1010:05 p.m.JFK - MAD
1 stop13h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 15/1011:05 a.m.MAD - JFK
1 stop15h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 19/4C$ 614
Mon 6/56:20 p.m.JFK - MAD
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/59:05 p.m.MAD - JFK
1 stop31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4C$ 615
Thu 31/105:30 p.m.MIA - MAD
1 stop11h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 12/117:40 a.m.MAD - MIA
1 stop13h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 19/4C$ 616

Flights to Madrid, Spain departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Madrid, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 505,255 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the best last-minute flights available departing to Madrid. Tip: double check your flight details before making your reservation.
Thu 25/410:05 p.m.JFK - MAD
Nonstop7h 20mAir Europa
Thu 16/53:25 p.m.MAD - JFK
Nonstop8h 20mAir Europa
Deal found 18/4C$ 750
Sun 28/410:05 p.m.JFK - MAD
1 stop11h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 7/51:35 p.m.MAD - JFK
1 stop12h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 19/4C$ 754
Mon 29/411:25 p.m.JFK - MAD
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/52:25 p.m.MAD - JFK
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4C$ 758
Thu 25/410:05 p.m.JFK - MAD
Nonstop7h 20mAir Europa
Sat 18/53:30 p.m.MAD - JFK
Nonstop8h 15mAir Europa
Deal found 18/4C$ 784
Sun 28/44:30 p.m.LAX - MAD
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/510:25 a.m.MAD - LAX
1 stop36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4C$ 787
Thu 25/410:05 p.m.JFK - MAD
Nonstop7h 20mAir Europa
Thu 9/53:25 p.m.MAD - JFK
Nonstop8h 20mAir Europa
Deal found 19/4C$ 797
Thu 25/49:30 p.m.JFK - MAD
1 stop13h 40mITA Airways
Fri 10/55:50 a.m.MAD - JFK
1 stop14h 05mITA Airways
Deal found 19/4C$ 812
Sat 27/410:05 p.m.JFK - MAD
Nonstop7h 20mAir Europa
Thu 16/53:25 p.m.MAD - JFK
Nonstop8h 20mAir Europa
Deal found 18/4C$ 819
Sun 28/410:05 p.m.JFK - MAD
Nonstop7h 20mAir Europa
Thu 9/53:25 p.m.MAD - JFK
Nonstop8h 20mAir Europa
Deal found 19/4C$ 831

One-way flights to Madrid, Spain

Explore one-way flight options to Madrid for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 505,255 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights departing to Madrid in the near future. Users can also find round-trip Madrid flights by using the search form above.
Sun 21/71:30 a.m.JFK - MAD
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4C$ 460
Sat 4/51:30 a.m.JFK - MAD
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4C$ 465
Sun 12/51:30 a.m.JFK - MAD
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4C$ 468
Wed 4/96:20 p.m.JFK - MAD
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4C$ 471
Fri 14/65:20 p.m.MIA - MAD
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4C$ 471
Wed 10/76:20 p.m.JFK - MAD
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4C$ 472
Tue 9/75:20 p.m.MIA - MAD
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4C$ 472
Thu 9/56:20 p.m.JFK - MAD
1 stop33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4C$ 475
Sun 23/65:20 p.m.MIA - MAD
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4C$ 475

Direct flights to Madrid, Spain

Tue 1/1010:05 p.m.JFK - MAD
Nonstop7h 20mAir Europa
Tue 15/103:30 p.m.MAD - JFK
Nonstop8h 15mAir Europa
Deal found 19/4C$ 755
Tue 1/109:30 p.m.MIA - MAD
Nonstop8h 35mAir Europa
Mon 4/113:25 p.m.MAD - MIA
Nonstop10h 00mAir Europa
Deal found 19/4C$ 793
Sun 29/99:30 p.m.MIA - MAD
Nonstop8h 35mAir Europa
Wed 23/103:25 p.m.MAD - MIA
Nonstop9h 30mAir Europa
Deal found 18/4C$ 824
Wed 9/109:30 p.m.MIA - MAD
Nonstop8h 35mAir Europa
Thu 31/103:25 p.m.MAD - MIA
Nonstop10h 00mAir Europa
Deal found 19/4C$ 826
Wed 9/109:30 p.m.MIA - MAD
Nonstop8h 35mAir Europa
Thu 31/103:25 p.m.MAD - MIA
Nonstop10h 00mAir Europa
Deal found 18/4C$ 827
Sun 13/108:45 p.m.JFK - MAD
Nonstop7h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 23/1012:25 p.m.MAD - JFK
Nonstop8h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/4C$ 839
Wed 18/94:40 p.m.BOS - MAD
Nonstop7h 00mFinnair
Fri 27/91:00 p.m.MAD - BOS
Nonstop8h 05mFinnair
Deal found 18/4C$ 839
Tue 20/86:15 p.m.JFK - MAD
Nonstop7h 30mKLM
Sat 21/1210:15 a.m.MAD - JFK
Nonstop8h 40mKLM
Deal found 18/4C$ 845
Wed 25/94:45 p.m.JFK - MAD
Nonstop7h 25mBritish Airways
Sun 6/1012:25 p.m.MAD - JFK
Nonstop8h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/4C$ 853

Average price of flights to Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Madrid is currently C$ 470 while a round-trip flight costs C$ 740. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Madrid (average of C$ 656). Flying to Madrid in July will prove the most costly (average of C$ 942). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

C$ 904

February

C$ 945

March

C$ 1,110

April

C$ 981

May

C$ 1,044

June

C$ 1,139

July

C$ 1,296

August

C$ 1,265

September

C$ 1,090

October

C$ 903

November

C$ 922

December

C$ 940

Temperature and rainfall in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MAD

Temperature

5 - 25 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Madrid?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Madrid. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Madrid, you should look to book at least 9 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Madrid?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Madrid. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Madrid should consider flying on Monday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Madrid. Reviews last updated 19 April 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air France, Air Canada and Air Transat to Madrid by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.8
Good
2,081 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed 2 hours due to technical issues they were having at Zurich airport according to the swiss agent when I called. This caused my connection flight to be unviable. The swiss agent was helpful in finding me a partner airline to fulfill my need to get to final destination in eastern Europe. However, the only flight the agent was originally able to find me was a connecting flight through Frankfurt with a 7 hour layover and not only that but they didnt have space on the flight without upgrading me to a higher cabin class at my expense of 384 euro. I asked if this could be waived since the technical issues were not my fault from the beginning and the agent stated they arent. I ended up paying the extra 384 euro for the agent to call me back an hour later stating he found another flight through Munich with only an hour and a half layover which was great, but when I asked for the 384 euros to be refunded he stated that was included in the price difference for this flight and there was nothing he could do about that. I feel like I got scammed out of that 384 euros as that was a cabin upgrade for a flight I never ended up taking that was supposed to be my replacement for an error they were having on their end. I am grateful for the agent finding me replacement flights that worked in my favor time wise but not in being swindled out of extra charges. I also paid 85 USD to "pick my seats" (which honestly feels like a cash grab on behalf of airlines these days anyways) on my original swiss flight that I did not receive back either since I could not pick my seats on the replacement flights as well. Way to use flight delays for swindling your customers Swiss. Kayak was great as usual but I did not have any communications with Kayak directly for this ordeal it was all through Swiss airlines.

7.8
Good
2,081 reviews
7.8
Good
2,081 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed 2 hours due to technical issues they were having at Zurich airport according to the swiss agent when I called. This caused my connection flight to be unviable. The swiss agent was helpful in finding me a partner airline to fulfill my need to get to final destination in eastern Europe. However, the only flight the agent was originally able to find me was a connecting flight through Frankfurt with a 7 hour layover and not only that but they didnt have space on the flight without upgrading me to a higher cabin class at my expense of 384 euro. I asked if this could be waived since the technical issues were not my fault from the beginning and the agent stated they arent. I ended up paying the extra 384 euro for the agent to call me back an hour later stating he found another flight through Munich with only an hour and a half layover which was great, but when I asked for the 384 euros to be refunded he stated that was included in the price difference for this flight and there was nothing he could do about that. I feel like I got scammed out of that 384 euros as that was a cabin upgrade for a flight I never ended up taking that was supposed to be my replacement for an error they were having on their end. I am grateful for the agent finding me replacement flights that worked in my favor time wise but not in being swindled out of extra charges. I also paid 85 USD to "pick my seats" (which honestly feels like a cash grab on behalf of airlines these days anyways) on my original swiss flight that I did not receive back either since I could not pick my seats on the replacement flights as well. Way to use flight delays for swindling your customers Swiss. Kayak was great as usual but I did not have any communications with Kayak directly for this ordeal it was all through Swiss airlines.

7.6
Good
501 reviews
7.8
Good
2,081 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed 2 hours due to technical issues they were having at Zurich airport according to the swiss agent when I called. This caused my connection flight to be unviable. The swiss agent was helpful in finding me a partner airline to fulfill my need to get to final destination in eastern Europe. However, the only flight the agent was originally able to find me was a connecting flight through Frankfurt with a 7 hour layover and not only that but they didnt have space on the flight without upgrading me to a higher cabin class at my expense of 384 euro. I asked if this could be waived since the technical issues were not my fault from the beginning and the agent stated they arent. I ended up paying the extra 384 euro for the agent to call me back an hour later stating he found another flight through Munich with only an hour and a half layover which was great, but when I asked for the 384 euros to be refunded he stated that was included in the price difference for this flight and there was nothing he could do about that. I feel like I got scammed out of that 384 euros as that was a cabin upgrade for a flight I never ended up taking that was supposed to be my replacement for an error they were having on their end. I am grateful for the agent finding me replacement flights that worked in my favor time wise but not in being swindled out of extra charges. I also paid 85 USD to "pick my seats" (which honestly feels like a cash grab on behalf of airlines these days anyways) on my original swiss flight that I did not receive back either since I could not pick my seats on the replacement flights as well. Way to use flight delays for swindling your customers Swiss. Kayak was great as usual but I did not have any communications with Kayak directly for this ordeal it was all through Swiss airlines.

7.6
Good
3,966 reviews
7.8
Good
2,081 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed 2 hours due to technical issues they were having at Zurich airport according to the swiss agent when I called. This caused my connection flight to be unviable. The swiss agent was helpful in finding me a partner airline to fulfill my need to get to final destination in eastern Europe. However, the only flight the agent was originally able to find me was a connecting flight through Frankfurt with a 7 hour layover and not only that but they didnt have space on the flight without upgrading me to a higher cabin class at my expense of 384 euro. I asked if this could be waived since the technical issues were not my fault from the beginning and the agent stated they arent. I ended up paying the extra 384 euro for the agent to call me back an hour later stating he found another flight through Munich with only an hour and a half layover which was great, but when I asked for the 384 euros to be refunded he stated that was included in the price difference for this flight and there was nothing he could do about that. I feel like I got scammed out of that 384 euros as that was a cabin upgrade for a flight I never ended up taking that was supposed to be my replacement for an error they were having on their end. I am grateful for the agent finding me replacement flights that worked in my favor time wise but not in being swindled out of extra charges. I also paid 85 USD to "pick my seats" (which honestly feels like a cash grab on behalf of airlines these days anyways) on my original swiss flight that I did not receive back either since I could not pick my seats on the replacement flights as well. Way to use flight delays for swindling your customers Swiss. Kayak was great as usual but I did not have any communications with Kayak directly for this ordeal it was all through Swiss airlines.

7.5
Good
3,004 reviews
7.8
Good
2,081 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed 2 hours due to technical issues they were having at Zurich airport according to the swiss agent when I called. This caused my connection flight to be unviable. The swiss agent was helpful in finding me a partner airline to fulfill my need to get to final destination in eastern Europe. However, the only flight the agent was originally able to find me was a connecting flight through Frankfurt with a 7 hour layover and not only that but they didnt have space on the flight without upgrading me to a higher cabin class at my expense of 384 euro. I asked if this could be waived since the technical issues were not my fault from the beginning and the agent stated they arent. I ended up paying the extra 384 euro for the agent to call me back an hour later stating he found another flight through Munich with only an hour and a half layover which was great, but when I asked for the 384 euros to be refunded he stated that was included in the price difference for this flight and there was nothing he could do about that. I feel like I got scammed out of that 384 euros as that was a cabin upgrade for a flight I never ended up taking that was supposed to be my replacement for an error they were having on their end. I am grateful for the agent finding me replacement flights that worked in my favor time wise but not in being swindled out of extra charges. I also paid 85 USD to "pick my seats" (which honestly feels like a cash grab on behalf of airlines these days anyways) on my original swiss flight that I did not receive back either since I could not pick my seats on the replacement flights as well. Way to use flight delays for swindling your customers Swiss. Kayak was great as usual but I did not have any communications with Kayak directly for this ordeal it was all through Swiss airlines.

PLAY
7.3
Good
66 reviews
7.8
Good
2,081 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed 2 hours due to technical issues they were having at Zurich airport according to the swiss agent when I called. This caused my connection flight to be unviable. The swiss agent was helpful in finding me a partner airline to fulfill my need to get to final destination in eastern Europe. However, the only flight the agent was originally able to find me was a connecting flight through Frankfurt with a 7 hour layover and not only that but they didnt have space on the flight without upgrading me to a higher cabin class at my expense of 384 euro. I asked if this could be waived since the technical issues were not my fault from the beginning and the agent stated they arent. I ended up paying the extra 384 euro for the agent to call me back an hour later stating he found another flight through Munich with only an hour and a half layover which was great, but when I asked for the 384 euros to be refunded he stated that was included in the price difference for this flight and there was nothing he could do about that. I feel like I got scammed out of that 384 euros as that was a cabin upgrade for a flight I never ended up taking that was supposed to be my replacement for an error they were having on their end. I am grateful for the agent finding me replacement flights that worked in my favor time wise but not in being swindled out of extra charges. I also paid 85 USD to "pick my seats" (which honestly feels like a cash grab on behalf of airlines these days anyways) on my original swiss flight that I did not receive back either since I could not pick my seats on the replacement flights as well. Way to use flight delays for swindling your customers Swiss. Kayak was great as usual but I did not have any communications with Kayak directly for this ordeal it was all through Swiss airlines.

Spain’s capital and largest city, Madrid is located almost dead centre of the Iberian Peninsula. Culture vultures take cheap flights to Madrid to “ooh” at the treasure troves that are the Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza and Reina Sofia galleries. All are stuffed with priceless religious paintings and magnificent royal portraits. The streets offer plenty of opportunities to say “aah”. Philip II established his royal court in Madrid in 1561 and later kings added to the streetscape with ever grander palaces, ornate cathedrals, stately public buildings and glorious monuments.

The galleries and museums might feed the mind, but Madrid has plenty to feed the soul too. It is one of Europe’s greenest cities with more than 40 parks. These include Madrid’s best-known park, the Retiro, as well as the Casa de Campo and the Parque Quinta de la Fuente del Berro.

As for feeding the belly, Madrid’s cuisine is a melting pot, literally, of all of Spain’s regional dishes. Renowned in particular for its stews and hotpots and tapas, they provide the fuel for long nights. Starting late, a night out for Madrilenos can end at breakfast time the following day.

Madrid climate

Madrid has a temperate, Mediterranean climate. Summers, when most travellers take cheap flights to Madrid, are hot with temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) or hotter, sometimes up to 40 degrees (104F). The heat is dry, not humid. Winters are cold. Daily average temperatures are about 9 degrees (48F).

Getting around Madrid

After landing on cheap flights to Madrid, the city is easy to get about on foot. When you get tired of walking taxis can be hailed on the street. There are also several taxi ranks throughout the city.

Madrid also has a fantastic metro system – cheap (fares are about €1) and very efficient. There are 12 metro lines, three tramway lines and the branch line that links Ópera to Principe Pío.

Empresa Municipal de Transporte (EMT) operates the buses. Just like the Metro, bus services are efficient and cheap. A single ticket costs €1.

One of the most wonderful ways of getting around Madrid is by cable car. The cars link terminal on Paseo Pintor Rosales with the Casa de Campo. One-way tickets (adults) cost about €3, round trips are about €5. From the cable car there are views of the Air Transport Ministry, Temple of Debod, Plaza de España skyscrapers, Royal Palace and Cathedral of the Almudena.

What is good to know if travelling to Madrid?

  • El Rastro is a magnet for bargain hunters. It’s the most popular open-air flea market in Madrid, held every Sunday and public holiday. You’ll find it between Plaza Mayor, La Latina and Puerta de Toledo.
  • Bull-fighting – Madrid attracts the best matadors in Spain. If you are interested, try to time cheap flights to Madrid during May and June. The San Isidro bullfight festival kicks off on May 15. San Isidro is the male patron saint of Madrid. His day is marked with local pilgrimages, fairs and bullfights.
  • Among the world-renowned galleries and museums – the Prado, the Centro de Arte Reina Sofia and the Thyssen- Bornemisza – seek out a lesser-known jewel. The Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales was built in the 16th century for aristocratic nuns. As young girls entered the convent they brought with them a dowry that often included works of art. There are works by Breughel, Rubens and Titian.
  • The Church of San Nicolás de los Servitas is the oldest church in Madrid, parts of which date back to the 11th century. An exhibition in the small chapel tells the story of Madrid’s early history when the Moors ruled.
  • One of the best places to see flamenco is Corral de la Moreria.

Madrid airport overview

On average, 49 million travellers a year make their way through Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD), Spain’s main gateway. Conveniently close to the city centre, it is easily accessible by rail or road.

Flights to Madrid Barajas Airport come in from major hubs around the world. Acting as the main bridge between Europe and Latin America, Madrid Barajas Airport places emphasis on speed, efficiency and traveller comfort, and uses the latest technology to facilitate a smoother, more enjoyable journey.

A big part of the running of Barajas Airport is the careful monitoring of the facility’s environmental impact. The airport is run in accordance with Aena Aeropuertos’ environmental quality policy so that its activity stays within regulations. Employees, companies and users all regularly participate in awareness campaigns that examine the facilities and their impact on the airport’s natural surroundings. A ground-breaking and forward-thinking facility, Barajas Airport is as efficient as it is eco-friendly.

  • When is the best time to fly to Madrid?

    Peak Season:Summer is peak season, when most travellers take cheap flights to Madrid. If 40-degree days are too hot for you, avoid the month of August. Temperatures are more comfortable between May and mid-July, between 20 and 32 degrees Celsius (68–90F). Shoulder Season:Spring and fall are good times to visit. Attractions are less crowded than during the summer months. Off Season:Winter is generally off season.

  • What does MAD mean?

    MAD stands for Madrid Barajas Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid?

    Most people fly into Madrid Barajas (MAD) if they book a flight to Madrid. Barajas is conveniently located just 13.6 km from Madrid’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Madrid if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Madrid on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Madrid?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, PLAY is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Madrid.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Madrid?

    Madrid Barajas Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Madrid. One-way flights to Madrid Barajas Airport typically cost C$ 23, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 47.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Madrid?

    A round-trip flight to Madrid will typically cost around C$ 72, however they can be found for as little as C$ 34.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Madrid depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Madrid, Montreal offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Madrid Barajas Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Madrid Barajas Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Madrid Barajas Airport?

    Yes. Madrid Barajas Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hostelfly is the closest property to Madrid Barajas Airport (0.0 km away from Madrid Barajas Airport).

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