Travelling from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Hartford.
Leave enough time to make your BDL to MAD flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bradley International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between BDL and MAD include:
Dublin Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
At the moment, R 6,426 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bradley International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 10,236. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BDL to MAD if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Bradley International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BDL to MAD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bradley International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bradley International Airport (BDL)
You'll find BDL at Schoephoester Road.
80.22% of flights departing from Bradley International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from BDL.
Bradley International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Hartford. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near BDL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bradley International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bradley International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Madrid and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to the centre of Madrid has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bradley International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Madrid in April.
Book your flight from Bradley International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you want to explore 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 BDL to MAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.