Flying from Bucharest to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) departing from here.
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 5 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Bucharest to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
Madrid is one hour behind Bucharest. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Pick from 23 direct services each week between Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) and Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). This is the most popular route when departing from Bucharest.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Bucharest to MAD.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can find a direct flight from Bucharest to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) out of Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
You'll have your pick of carriers offering direct flights from Bucharest to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport departing from OTP. Book your seat with one of these:
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with Wizz Air Malta from OTP to MAD.
TAROM is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Bucharest to MAD leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
The journey from central Bucharest to OTP takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
Baneasa Airport (BBU)
The distance from Bucharest's city centre to BBU is around 8 kilometres. Consider transport options and potential delays when working out the best way to get to the airport.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Bucharest to MAD flight? Kick back in a hotel near Baneasa Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Flights from Baneasa Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82% of them landing right on cue.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bucharest to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week before your Bucharest 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 get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Currently, RM160 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM390. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Bucharest to MAD, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Bucharest to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Madrid. July is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your Bucharest to MAD plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bucharest to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Madrid
After booking your flight from Bucharest to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Madrid:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Madrid when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Museo del Prado followed by Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and Plaza Mayor.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres northeast of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 193 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.