Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your MEL to MAD flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Madrid Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEL and MAD include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
R 7,593 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Madrid Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 12,488. These fares may change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from MEL to MAD, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Madrid Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MEL to MAD is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Madrid Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near MEL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Madrid Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
Consider staying in a hotel near MAD if you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Madrid Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and find adventure across Madrid and beyond.
Booking your ride from Madrid Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Madrid Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Madrid. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Madrid Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Madrid. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Madrid Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to MAD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.