Travelling from Medellin to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Medellin. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Medellin to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) departing from here.
9 hours 30 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Medellin to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Medellin.
The most popular route is from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), with 11 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from MDE to MAD is the 8:35pm Air Europa service. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 11pm with AVIANCA.
Your flight from Medellin to MAD won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Go straight to your destination from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). Direct flights from Medellin to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) are available from here.
Air Europa is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Medellin to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport departing from MDE.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Air Europa from MDE to MAD.
Air Europa is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Medellin to MAD leaving from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
MDE is about 24 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Medellin to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, data shows 69.76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at El Dorado International Airport (BOG). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Medellin to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) leaving Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central Medellin to EOH in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 6 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Medellin to MAD flight, stay in one of these hotels near Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport:
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Consider booking a hotel close to MAD if you have a late flight from Medellin to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and discover Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are well-known companies to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around one week before your Medellin to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
The centre of Madrid is about 13 kilometres from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Currently, RM1,505 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM2,771. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Medellin to MAD, book your plane ticket four months ahead of your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Medellin to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). July is the peak month for travel to Madrid. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in April.
Book a Medellin to MAD plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Madrid to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Medellin to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Madrid
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Madrid right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Medellin to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Museo del Prado, Plaza Mayor and Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza are top sights which should be on any well-planned Madrid itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Around 193 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Salamanca, Casco Historico, Catedral de Salamanca and Plaza Mayor.
