Question 1

Can I fly to Madrid right now?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are currently restrictions on flights to Madrid along with the rest of Spain. Before you book or search for flights, consider the following restrictions: Spain has restricted the entry of all travellers except Spanish nationals and residents, and accompanying immediate family members. Travellers who are residents of Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden or Switzerland may transit through Spain on their way home to their place of residency. The same applies to travellers with a long-term visa issued by a Schengen Member State who are returning to their place of residency. Immediate family members of Spanish nationals may enter Spain even if unaccompanied by a Spanish national, if they are travelling to join their family member who is already in the country. Residents of Andorra, Iceland, Norway or Switzerland, as well as long-term visa holders of Schengen member states who are returning home may also enter Spain, as may healthcare and elderly care workers, diplomats, staff of international and humanitarian organisations and military personnel in the performance of their duties. People who can demonstrate proof that they are travelling for emergency family or humanitarian reasons may also enter. Business travellers with documentation who are arriving from countries in the EU, Iceland, Norway, or Switzerland may enter Spain. International arrivals may only land at Alicante (ALC), Barcelona (BCN), Fuerteventura (FUE), Gran Canaria (LPA), Ibiza (IBZ), Madrid (MAD), Malaga (AGP), Menorca (MAH), Lanzarote (ACE), Palma de Mallorca (PMI), Sevilla (SVQ), Tenerife-Sur (TFS) or Valencia (VLC). Effective 15 May 2020, all travellers entering Spain except for freight transport personnel and healthcare professionals who are travelling in the performance of their duties and have not been in contact with COVID-19 patients will be required to self-isolate for 14 days. They will also need to present a completed Public Health Passenger Locator Form upon arrival. Residency permits and D visas that expired after 14 December 2019 will be accepted for entry to Spain and considered valid for 6 months after the state of alarm has ended.. If you are looking to book a trip to Madrid and are outside of the restricted areas, please take the proper precautions and stay informed about travelling during COVID-19.

Question 2

When is the best time to fly to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Peak season
Madrid is a go-to place for most of the year thanks to its warm weather. July and August are the busiest times and also the hardest for finding cheap flights to Madrid. You’ll find that early Spring and late Autumn are a lot quieter and also cheaper on accommodation and for flight tickets too, making them ideal times to visit the city.
If there are any festivals or events on then make sure to book your flights to Madrid in advance to save yourself from overpaying on flight tickets. The 15th of May is when the feast of San Isidro begins. It’s Madrid’s biggest holiday and will force the prices of flights and accommodation to sky rocket so be sure to secure your flight tickets as early as possible.
Off season
October through to April is normally the quieter periods of the year, although October is still lovely and warm but with a fraction of the tourists there. It’s still advisable to book your flights to Madrid early, especially if you want to grab a bargain. Christmas and New Year’s Eve will be hard times to find cheap flights to Madrid but if you pre-plan and book early you should find a good deal.

Question 3

When is the best time to book a flight to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Due to many airlines operating flights to Madrid it can be relatively easy to find cheap flight tickets, that said booking early is key to securing deals. January time normally offers the cheapest flights to Madrid, with some flight tickets going for as little as £35 per person which is a bargain.
If you’re flexible with your dates then you will definitely find the cheapest flights to Madrid without an issue, especially if you visit outside of the main tourist periods. Sitting on either side of the plane should give you good views of Madrid as you approach the city, as well as views of the surrounding land.

Question 4

How long is the flight to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Flights from London to Madrid: 2 hours 30 minutes
Flights from Manchester to Madrid: 2 hours 40 minutes
Flights from Birmingham to Madrid: 2 hours 25 minutes
Flights from Glasgow to Madrid: 2 hours 38 minutes

Question 5

Which airlines operate flights to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Ryanair, easyJet, Norwegian, Iberia, British Airways and Air Europa are just some of the many airlines that offer cheap flights to Madrid. With so much choice it can be difficult to decide who to book with so your best bet is to compare a couple and see what weighs out best value for you. During the peak summer months Ryanair are known for charging more for checked in baggage, so take that into consideration when you notice cheap flight tickets. Norwegian provide free WiFi for the duration of their flights to Madrid and British Airways offer complimentary snacks and beverages so it’s worth having a quick check to see what will benefit you most.

Question 6

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

Accepted Answer

A frequent, reliable and cheap option is to jump on the Expres Aeropuerto. It’s a bus which runs very regularly from the arrival Terminals at the airport for a low cost. However, it only makes 2 or 3 stops during its journey so you’ll have to then jump on the metro to get to your final destination. If you’re not carrying lots of luggage then this might not be a problem but if you have a couple of suitcases then this can be quite bothersome after your flights to Madrid.
A much easier method, although more expensive, is to get the metro directly from the airport to the centre of the city. Again you might need to transfer once or twice depending on where you are needing to end up but it’s a much faster and convenient way to travel. Lastly, you can get a taxi from outside of the airport although this will be a lot more money than the bus or metro. If you have a few friends travelling with you though then you can split the fare and make this more reasonable.
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Question 7

Which day is cheapest to fly to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest day to fly to Madrid is usually Tuesday. At the moment, Friday is the most expensive.

Question 8

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Madrid flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight in the morning. Booking a flight at midday will likely mean higher prices.

Question 9

What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Madrid Barajas (MAD), located 8.5 mi from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Madrid.

Question 10

How popular are flights to Madrid this year?

Accepted Answer

Flights to Madrid have seen a 85% decrease in demand compared to the previous year.

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Cheapest in	August	Best time to find cheap flights, 7% potential price drop
Average price	£103	Average for round-trip flights in July 2021
Round-trip from	£14	From London to Madrid Barajas

LON - MAD Price	£55 - £243
MAD Temperature	11 - 33 °C
MAD Rainfall	9 - 65 mm

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