Flying from Granada Airport (GRX) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Granada Airport to Madrid Airport.
Granada and Madrid are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from GRX to MAD start from 06:30 — the earliest with Iberia. The last departure is at 21:40 with Iberia. Overall, you can choose from 20 weekly Granada Airport to Madrid Airport flights.
Your GRX to MAD flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Madrid (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a snap with Iberia. This popular airline has direct flights from Granada Airport to Madrid Airport.
Iberia is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Iberia tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for GRX to MAD flights, with 80.13% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Granada Airport to Madrid Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GRX and MAD:
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Granada Airport (GRX) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Granada Airport to Madrid Airport flight is $27. A return ticket right now is $75. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from GRX to MAD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Granada Airport to Madrid Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Granada Airport to Madrid Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Granada Airport (GRX)
Granada Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart GRX arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Granada Airport from central Granada, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near GRX. Whether you have an early flight from Granada Airport to Madrid Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you have a late Granada Airport to Madrid Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near MAD:
Pick up a Madrid Airport rental car and discover Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Madrid Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Madrid Airport, Madrid is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Granada Airport to Madrid Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Madrid. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Granada Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you'd like to explore Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GRX to MAD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
