Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Santa Cruz is UTC-4, which is five hours behind Madrid.
Flights from MAD to VVI start from 07:00 — the earliest with BoA. The last departure is at 23:35 with Air Europa. Overall, there are six weekly Madrid Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MAD to VVI flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Air Europa offers direct flights from Madrid Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Santa Cruz — and maybe even more of Bolivia if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air Europa on this route.
Air Europa is the most punctual carrier operating MAD to VVI flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Madrid Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between MAD and VVI include:
Bogota Airport
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport
Asuncion Airport
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
77% of flights taking off from Madrid Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Madrid Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI)
Consider booking a hotel near VVI if you're on a late Madrid Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Book a Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Europcar and Keddy By Europcar can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Santa Cruz and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI) to central Santa Cruz
From Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport, Santa Cruz is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Madrid Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Santa Cruz in March.
The warmest month in Santa Cruz is September, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your flights from Madrid Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to VVI in July. Average temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Bolivia
Cochabamba is just one of the many cities in Bolivia waiting to be explored once you've seen Santa Cruz. Around 499 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Ecoturistico Pairumani Park, Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús and Iglesia de la Recoleta.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Bolivia, head for Sucre, about 451 kilometres south-west of Santa Cruz. La Recoleta, Simon Bolivar Park and Dinosaur Tracks (Cal Orck'o) are among the biggest draws.
