Flying from Albany International Airport (ALB) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid is five hours ahead of Albany and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your ALB to MAD flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Albany International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. These are the top stopovers between ALB and MAD:
Philadelphia International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Albany International Airport (ALB) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Currently, RM2,115 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Albany International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM2,330. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from ALB to MAD, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Albany International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Albany International Airport (ALB)
ALB's address is 737 Albany-Shaker Road.
When it comes to Albany International Airport's on-time performance, 73.92% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Albany International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Albany. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near ALB. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Albany International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you have a late Albany International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near MAD:
Pick up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and discover Madrid and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Madrid. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Albany International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Madrid in April.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Albany International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALB to MAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
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 check off its top sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.