Travelling from Philadelphia to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Philadelphia. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Philadelphia to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) jetting off from here.
7 hours 13 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Philadelphia to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Madrid is 5 hours ahead of Philadelphia. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
With 10 direct flights a week between the two airports, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is the most popular route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 18:45. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from PHL to MAD is with American Airlines at 20:55.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Philadelphia to MAD. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
August is a busy month for air travel. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Go straight to your destination from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Direct flights from Philadelphia to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) are available from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Philadelphia to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport with American Airlines. This top airline operates services from PHL.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing flights from Philadelphia to MAD leaving from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
PHL is roughly 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will show you the best route and your public transport options.
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About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Philadelphia to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MAD:
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Madrid. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 26 minutes.
It takes around 37 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
For a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, R 4,673 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just R 8,804. These are currently the lowest fares but may change based on availability.
To snag cheap tickets from Philadelphia to MAD, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of the departure date.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Philadelphia to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when prices go down. Timing is key for finding cheap tickets from Philadelphia to MAD.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Philadelphia to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Philadelphia to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Madrid, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Before locking in your flight from Philadelphia to MAD, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 36ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Madrid
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Madrid right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. El Retiro Park, Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Madrid itinerary.
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