Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Madrid and Rome share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Each week, there are 331 Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flights. To get going as soon as possible, go for the 05:50 ITA Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:45 with Ryanair.
Leave enough time to make your MAD to FCO flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
There are direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, so getting to Rome (and then exploring more of Italy!) is a breeze. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
ITA Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With an impressive 90.7% of services arriving as scheduled, ITA Airways has the best on-time performance for MAD to FCO flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAD and FCO:
Valencia Airport
Ibiza Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
R 351 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 764. These prices can change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from MAD to FCO by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MAD to FCO.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MAD? If you're catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
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Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to central Rome has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Rome based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to FCO in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Naples is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No trip is complete without dropping by National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.