Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, making Madrid one hour ahead of Cardiff.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CWL to MAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cardiff Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between CWL and MAD:
Alicante-Elche Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Faro Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Right now, $68 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $198. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CWL to MAD, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CWL to MAD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cardiff Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
66.16% of flights that leave from Cardiff Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Cardiff Airport from central Cardiff, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near CWL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Reserve a hotel near MAD if you're on a late Cardiff Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and discover Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Madrid in April.
Book your flight from Cardiff Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you'd like to explore Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CWL to MAD sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No trip is complete without visiting Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
