Travelling from Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Brindisi and Madrid follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BDS to MAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Jetting into Madrid (and then discovering more of Spain!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between BDS and MAD:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Pisa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Currently, R 518 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brindisi - Salento Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,652. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BDS to MAD.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS)
Of all flights departing from Brindisi - Salento Airport, 77.32% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Brindisi - Salento Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Brindisi. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near BDS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Book a hotel near MAD if you're catching a late Brindisi - Salento Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and chase adventure across Madrid and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving 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
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Madrid based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you want to go to Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BDS to MAD in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're eager to discover another side of Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are key reasons to visit.