Travelling from Split Airport (SPU) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Split Airport to Madrid Airport is 3 hours.
Split and Madrid follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from SPU to MAD start at 10:20 — the earliest with Iberia. The latest departure is at 22:10 with Iberia. Overall, there are three weekly Split Airport to Madrid Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your SPU to MAD flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Iberia is your gateway to discovering Madrid (and perhaps some other great corners of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Split Airport to Madrid Airport offered by this carrier.
Iberia is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for SPU to MAD flights is Iberia.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Split Airport to Madrid Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SPU and MAD:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Split Airport (SPU) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Split Airport to Madrid Airport flight is $82. A return plane ticket right now is $167. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SPU to MAD.
The cheapest month for flights from Split Airport to Madrid Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Split Airport (SPU)
Split Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SPU land at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
Central Split to Split Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near SPU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Split Airport to Madrid Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you're landing on a late Split Airport to Madrid Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these 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 leading providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Madrid Airport about one week before you set off.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Split Airport to Madrid Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Madrid in March.
Book your flight from Split Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you'd like to visit Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SPU to MAD sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Madrid, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check 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 on the go.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Spain, consider Salamanca, roughly 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are among its highlights.