Flying from Reykjavik to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Reykjavik's main base, Keflavik Airport (KEF), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Reykjavik to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).
4 hours 25 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Reykjavik to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Reykjavik. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid.
You can pick from 3 direct flights a week between Keflavik Airport (KEF) and Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). This is the busiest route, with Iberia offering a 1:30am departure from KEF to MAD.
To ensure you get on your flight from Reykjavik to MAD, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Get to your destination in one go from Keflavik Airport (KEF). Direct flights from Reykjavik to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) operate from here.
When departing from KEF, you can take a direct flight from Reykjavik to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport with Fly Play.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between KEF and MAD is Fly Play.
With a reliable 100.0% of services landing on schedule, Iberia is the top on-time carrier serving this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Reykjavik to MAD. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Keflavik Airport (KEF). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik, KEF can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Keflavik Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Reykjavik to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
79% of flights leaving from Keflavik Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
You can get to RKV from central Reykjavik in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Reykjavik to MAD flight? Kick back in a hotel near Reykjavik Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Flights from Reykjavik Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 81% of them arriving on schedule.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Have a late flight from Reykjavik to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near MAD and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Reykjavik to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, central Madrid is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is ج.م. 3,748. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 9,459. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Reykjavik to MAD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Affordable Reykjavik to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Reykjavik to MAD.
Find a cheap flight from Reykjavik to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Reykjavik to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). July is the busiest month to visit Madrid. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in December.
Book a Reykjavik to MAD plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Madrid to range from 18ºC to 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 12ºC.
More about Madrid
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Madrid right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Reykjavik to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport:
Your trip to Madrid won't be complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions worth exploring include Museo del Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and Plaza Mayor.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the northeast, its top attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 193 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
