Flying from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) jetting off from here.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is ten hours behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to MAD won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Melbourne to MAD with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between MEL and MAD include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to MAD flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport make it to their destination as planned. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MAD:
Hit the road running by picking up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and explore beyond Madrid's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around one week before your Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to the centre of Madrid is roughly 13 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Currently, ج.م. 20,063 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 35,332. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to MAD, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
Snapping up a cheap flight ticket from Melbourne to MAD couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as the price has dropped.
Find a cheap flight from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Madrid based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Melbourne to MAD flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Madrid to range from 17ºC to 36ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 11ºC.
More about Madrid
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Madrid:
Museo del Prado and Plaza Mayor are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Madrid to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Madrid, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Journey about 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to tick off its popular sights. From Plaza España to Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Spain, consider Salamanca, about 193 kilometres west of Madrid. Salamanca, Casco Historico, Catedral de Salamanca and Plaza Mayor are among the biggest draws.
