Flying from Santo Domingo to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Santo Domingo. Check out your options leaving from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) or Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ) when booking your flight from Santo Domingo to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).
Book a direct Santo Domingo to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 15 minutes.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Santo Domingo.
With 16 direct flights a week between the two airports, Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is the most popular route. Iberia operates the earliest flight at 4:30pm. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the latest departure from SDQ to MAD is with World 2 Fly at 11:05pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Santo Domingo to MAD.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Get to your destination in one go from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ). Nonstop flights from Santo Domingo to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) are available from here.
At SDQ, you can choose from various airlines offering direct flights from Santo Domingo to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, such as:
Most passengers choose to fly with Air Europa between SDQ and MAD.
Among carriers on this route, Air Europa is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Santo Domingo to MAD. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
To get to SDQ from central Santo Domingo, it takes about 30 minutes to drive the 32 kilometres or so.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Las Americas International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Santo Domingo to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
72.45% of flights leaving from Las Americas International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
JBQ is about 19 kilometres from central Santo Domingo. It takes 25 minutes or so to reach the terminal when driving from the city centre.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Santo Domingo to MAD flight is easier when you stay close to Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport. If you have an early departure, Micro Hotel Condo Suites will put you just a short drive away.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Santo Domingo to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MAD:
Pick up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Santo Domingo to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Central Madrid is about 13 kilometres from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santo Domingo to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Santo Domingo to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is R 5,600. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,488. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Snap up cheap flights from Santo Domingo to MAD by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Santo Domingo to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Santo Domingo to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Madrid. July is when most people book flights from Santo Domingo to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Before locking in your Santo Domingo to MAD plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Santo Domingo to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Madrid
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Madrid right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Santo Domingo to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Museo del Prado, Plaza Mayor and Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza are major attractions which should feature on any good Madrid itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Salamanca is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 193 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without visiting Salamanca, Casco Historico, Catedral de Salamanca and Plaza Mayor.
