Flying from Cali Airport (CLO) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Cali Airport to Madrid Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Cali.
Take your pick of five weekly Cali Airport to Madrid Airport flights. The 18:55 departure with World 2 Fly is the earliest flight you can take. AVIANCA operates the last service of the day at 22:50.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CLO to MAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak time like January? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Avianca is your ticket to exploring Madrid (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Cali Airport to Madrid Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Avianca.
Among carriers operating CLO to MAD flights, Avianca leads the way for on-time arrivals.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cali Airport to Madrid Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CLO and MAD:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cali Airport (CLO) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
At the moment, RM1,853 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cali Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM4,083. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from CLO to MAD, book your journey two months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Cali Airport to Madrid Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CLO to MAD.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cali Airport to Madrid Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cali Airport (CLO)
Of all flights leaving Cali Airport, 72% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Cali to Cali Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cali Airport to Madrid Airport? Stay somewhere close to CLO, like Hotel Real Elim International. Hotel Sin Escala will also have you moments from your departure gate.
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
Book a hotel near MAD if you're catching a late Cali Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Madrid Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Madrid Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cali Airport to Madrid Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Madrid in March.
Book your flight from Cali Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you'd like to explore Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CLO to MAD around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.