Travelling from Nairobi to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Madrid is two hours behind Nairobi. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Nairobi to MAD 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 for international travel.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Nairobi to MAD leaving from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi, NBO can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Nairobi to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
62% of flights that take off from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport reach their destination on time.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
WIL is around 10 kilometres from central Nairobi. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Nairobi to MAD flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Nairobi Wilson Airport:
72% of flights taking off from Nairobi Wilson Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Reserve a hotel near MAD if you're catching a late flight from Nairobi to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Nairobi to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, central Madrid is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Right now, $333 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $447. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Nairobi to MAD, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Nairobi to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Save on your flight from Nairobi to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Nairobi to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Nairobi to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). July is when most people travel to Madrid. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in December.
Book a Nairobi to MAD plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Madrid to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Madrid
Once you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Madrid:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Museo del Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and Plaza Mayor are attractions you won't want to skip in Madrid.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Madrid, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Journey around 274 kilometres northeast to Zaragoza to tick off its must-visit sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Spain, head for Salamanca, about 193 kilometres west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are the start of reasons to visit.
