Travelling from Mexico City to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is Mexico City's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) jetting off from here.
Jump on a direct Mexico City to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Mexico City. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid.
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is the most popular route. There are 39 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Iberia at 11:55pm. Go for the first MEX to MAD departure operated by Iberia at 12:05am if getting there sooner works for you.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Mexico City to MAD.
Travelling during a peak time like September? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can find a direct flight from Mexico City to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
You can travel on a direct flight from Mexico City to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport with Iberia. This popular carrier operates departures from MEX.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between MEX and MAD is Iberia.
With a reliable 92.18% of services arriving on schedule, Iberia is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Mexico City to MAD departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
MEX is about 13 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Mexico City to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Mexico City to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Check out these connections between Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport and MAD:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Santo Domingo Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
With public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 2 hours. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Mexico City to MAD flight is much easier when you stay close to Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel gives you a head start on the journey.
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Book a hotel close to MAD if you have a late flight from Mexico City to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Pick one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Mexico City to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, central Madrid is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
R 6,262 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Return flights start at R 12,617. These fares can change based on demand.
Book six months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Mexico City to MAD.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Mexico City to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Mexico City to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
December is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Madrid based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Mexico City to MAD plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Madrid to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Madrid
After booking your flight from Mexico City to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Madrid:
Museo del Prado and Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Madrid travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Plaza Mayor.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the northeast, its best attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 193 kilometres west of Madrid. No trip is complete without a visit to Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
