Travelling from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, making Madrid one hour ahead of London.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SEN to MAD flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Southend Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. These are the top stopovers between SEN and MAD:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Currently, R 915 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Southend Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,416. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from SEN to MAD, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SEN to MAD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Southend Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Southend Airport (SEN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Southend Airport, data shows 77.91% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Southend Airport is around 64 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SEN? If you're catching an early flight from London Southend Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Consider booking a hotel near MAD if you're on a late London Southend Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and discover Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to central Madrid has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Southend Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Madrid in April.
When booking your flight from London Southend Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SEN to MAD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.