Flying from San Pedro Sula Airport (SAP) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 10 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from San Pedro Sula Airport to Madrid Airport.
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, making Madrid seven hours ahead of San Pedro Sula.
Flights from SAP to MAD start from 08:15 — the earliest with Air Europa. The last service of the day is at 11:45 with Air Europa. Overall, you can choose from three weekly San Pedro Sula Airport to Madrid Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your SAP to MAD flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Air Europa has direct flights from San Pedro Sula Airport to Madrid Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Madrid — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air Europa on this route.
Air Europa is the most punctual carrier offering SAP to MAD flights. An impressive 89.47% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Pedro Sula Airport to Madrid Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between SAP and MAD:
Miami International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
San Salvador Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Pedro Sula Airport (SAP) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Pedro Sula Airport to Madrid Airport flight is R 7,088. A return ticket is currently R 12,704. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from SAP to MAD by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Pedro Sula Airport to Madrid Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SAP to MAD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
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Handy information about San Pedro Sula Airport (SAP)
San Pedro Sula Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SAP make it to their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
Central San Pedro Sula to San Pedro Sula Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SAP? If you're catching an early flight from San Pedro Sula Airport to Madrid Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MAD if you're catching a late San Pedro Sula Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Choose one of these 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 experience more of Madrid and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Madrid Airport about one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Pedro Sula Airport to Madrid Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Madrid in March.
Book your flight from San Pedro Sula Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you want to explore Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAP to MAD in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've experienced Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are the start of reasons to visit.