Travelling from Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Madrid six hours ahead of Lexington.
Give yourself enough time to make your LEX to MAD flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Madrid Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LEX and MAD:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Handy information about Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
You'll find LEX at 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
When it comes to Lexington Blue Grass Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Lexington. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to LEX? If you're catching an early flight from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Madrid Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Grab a Madrid Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Madrid Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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'll take around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Madrid Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Madrid in March.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Madrid Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LEX to MAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Madrid, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Travel about 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to tick off its leading attractions. 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 standout destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No trip is complete without seeing Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
