Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vitoria Airport (VIT): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Vitoria Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 55 minutes.
Vitoria-Gasteiz's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Madrid.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAD to VIT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Volotea is your gateway to discovering Vitoria-Gasteiz (and perhaps some other great parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Madrid Airport to Vitoria Airport offered by this carrier.
Volotea is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Vitoria Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAD and VIT:
Palma - Majorca Airport
Malaga Airport
Alicante Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vitoria Airport (VIT)
RM171 is currently the best price for a one-way Madrid Airport to Vitoria Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM342. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAD to VIT if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Madrid Airport to Vitoria Airport.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Madrid Airport to Vitoria Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of all flights departing from Madrid Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it takes around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Vitoria Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MAD:
Arriving at Vitoria Airport (VIT)
If you're coming in on a late Madrid Airport to Vitoria Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near VIT:
Getting from Vitoria Airport (VIT) to central Vitoria-Gasteiz
From Vitoria Airport, Vitoria-Gasteiz is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Vitoria Airport (VIT)
May is the most popular month for flights from Madrid Airport to Vitoria Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Vitoria-Gasteiz in August.
Book your flight from Madrid Airport to Vitoria Airport for August if you want to explore Vitoria-Gasteiz during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to VIT sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Vitoria-Gasteiz has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Vitoria-Gasteiz, a trip to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another standout destination in Spain and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Vitoria-Gasteiz. No journey is complete without visiting Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
