Flying from San Juan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in San Juan. Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from San Juan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) leaving from here.
8 hours 10 minutes is the average travel time for a direct San Juan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
Madrid is five hours ahead of San Juan. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is the most popular route. There are 12 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Iberia at 9:20pm. Choose the first SJU to MAD departure with Iberia at 8:20pm if you'd rather get going earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from San Juan to MAD, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like March, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). Direct flights from San Juan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) are available from here.
Iberia is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from San Juan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport taking off from SJU.
The most frequently booked airline between SJU and MAD is Iberia.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is Iberia. Its services land as planned 75.0% of the time.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from San Juan to MAD that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between SJU and MAD include:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Santo Domingo Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Located around 11 kilometres from central San Juan, SJU can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Juan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport has a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SJU arrive on schedule 81% of the time.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Consider booking a hotel close to MAD if you're catching a late flight from San Juan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Pick one of these options and be in bed sooner:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your San Juan 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 travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
At the moment, $387 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Juan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $577. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book four months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from San Juan to MAD.
Plan your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on San Juan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from San Juan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
December is the quietest month for flights from San Juan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Madrid based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your San Juan to MAD plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from San Juan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Madrid
After booking your flight from San Juan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Madrid:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Museo del Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and Plaza Mayor are must-do's during your Madrid adventure.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Madrid, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Journey around 274 kilometres northeast to Zaragoza to tick off its top attractions. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Salamanca is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 193 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without seeing Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
