Travelling from Brasilia Airport (BSB) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Brasilia.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BSB to MAD flight.
During popular months like November, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Brasilia Airport to Madrid Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Panama City Tocumen International Airport is a well-known stop between BSB and MAD.
Handy information about Brasilia Airport (BSB)
Brasilia Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from BSB arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Brasilia Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Brasilia. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Brasilia Airport to Madrid Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to BSB:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
Book a hotel near MAD if you're catching a late Brasilia Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Madrid Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent to explore Madrid and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Madrid Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Brasilia Airport to Madrid Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Madrid in March.
Before locking in your flight from Brasilia Airport to Madrid Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BSB to MAD sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Madrid, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Journey around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check off its popular sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Salamanca is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No trip is complete without experiencing Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.