Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Kaunas Airport (KUN): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Kaunas Airport.
The timezone in Kaunas is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Madrid.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MAD to KUN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Flying into Kaunas (and then discovering more of Lithuania!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Madrid Airport to Kaunas Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ryanair.
With a reliable 84.21% of services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating MAD to KUN flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Kaunas Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAD and KUN:
Copenhagen Airport
Alicante Airport
Liverpool Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Kaunas Airport (KUN)
RM75 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Madrid Airport to Kaunas Airport flight. Return flights start at RM399. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book one month before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAD to KUN.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Kaunas Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MAD to KUN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Madrid Airport to Kaunas Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of the departures from Madrid Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Madrid to Madrid Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Madrid Airport to Kaunas Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MAD:
Arriving at Kaunas Airport (KUN)
If you have a late Madrid Airport to Kaunas Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near KUN:
Grab a Kaunas Airport rental car and explore Kaunas and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Toprent are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Kaunas Airport about three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Kaunas Airport (KUN)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Kaunas Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Kaunas. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Madrid Airport to Kaunas Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Kaunas, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -13ºC (9ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAD to KUN sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Lithuania
Vilnius is just one of the many cities in Lithuania waiting to be explored after you've experienced Kaunas. Around 88 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Vilnius Cathedral Basilica of Sts Stanislaus and Vladislaus, Bell Tower of Vilnius Cathedral and Gates of Dawn.
If there's time to check out another corner of Lithuania, head for Klaipėda, about 193 kilometres north-west of Kaunas. WWII Bunkers, The Dolphinarium and Klaipėda Castle are the start of reasons to visit.
