Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 3 hours 55 minutes.
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, making Madrid one hour behind Athens.
Each week, there are 35 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, take the 03:05 Air Europa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:15 with Iberia.
Your ATH to MAD flight 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 when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, so getting to Madrid (and then exploring more of Spain!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Aegean Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Iberia stands out as the most punctual carrier for ATH to MAD flights, with 84.62% of services arriving on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ATH and MAD:
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Santorini International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
R 1,276 is the lowest price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,442. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ATH to MAD.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ATH to MAD.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights taking off from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near ATH:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Book a hotel close to MAD if you're taking a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
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To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Madrid. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Madrid. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you'd like to go to Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to MAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
