Travelling from Columbus to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Columbus. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Columbus to MAD.
July is a busy travel month. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Columbus to MAD. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
CMH is about 16 kilometres from central Columbus. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Columbus to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
77% of flights leaving from John Glenn Columbus International Airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
With public transport, you can travel from central Columbus to LCK in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 23 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Kick back before your Columbus to MAD flight at a hotel near Rickenbacker International Airport. Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Columbus to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MAD:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Columbus 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.
Travelling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Currently, RM1,354 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM2,935. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Columbus to MAD, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Columbus to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Columbus to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). July is when most people travel to Madrid. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in December.
Before locking in your Columbus to MAD plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Columbus to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Madrid
Once you've booked your flight from Columbus to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Madrid:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Museo del Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and Plaza Mayor are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Madrid itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Madrid, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Travel around 274 kilometres northeast to Zaragoza to tick off its leading attractions. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Salamanca is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 193 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without seeing Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
