Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Kaunas Airport (KUN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kaunas Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Kaunas is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Madrid.
Your MAD to KUN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Kaunas (and then seeing more of Lithuania!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kaunas Airport.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for MAD to KUN flights is Ryanair.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kaunas Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAD and KUN:
Alicante-Elche Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Kaunas Airport (KUN)
At the moment, $41 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kaunas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $108. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAD to KUN.
The cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kaunas Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MAD to KUN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kaunas Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport's on-time performance, 78.23% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kaunas Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kaunas Airport (KUN)
Book a hotel near KUN if you're taking a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kaunas Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Kaunas Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Toprent to explore Kaunas and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Kaunas Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Kaunas Airport (KUN) to central Kaunas
From Kaunas Airport, Kaunas is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kaunas Airport (KUN)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kaunas Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Kaunas. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Kaunas is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Kaunas Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -13ºC (9ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAD to KUN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Lithuania
Kaunas is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Lithuania you should also see. About 88 kilometres east of Kaunas, a visit to Vilnius will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Gediminas Tower, Vilnius Old Town and Vilnius Cathedral Basilica of Sts Stanislaus and Vladislaus.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Lithuania, consider Klaipėda, roughly 193 kilometres north-west of Kaunas. Kiss, Pempininku Fountains and Jurgio Ambraziejaus Pabrėžos sensorinis sodas are key highlights.
