Flying from Milan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Milan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), there's a good range of airports you can fly out of. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's main terminals.
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Milan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Milan. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid.
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is the most popular route. There are 57 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, hop on the last flight with Ryanair at 10:50pm. Choose the first MXP to MAD departure operated by Wizz Air Malta at 6am if you want to get going earlier.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Milan to MAD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) leave from this terminal.
At MXP, you can choose from various airlines that offer direct flights from Milan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, such as:
Iberia is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from MXP to MAD.
Air Europa is the most punctual carrier on this route.
The journey from central Milan to MXP takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Milan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Milano Malpensa Airport:
68.23% of flights that leave from Milano Malpensa Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
You can book a direct Milan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) plane ticket with departures from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY). Work out whether departing from BGY makes the most sense for you.
From BGY, direct flights from Milan to MAD are available with Ryanair.
On the BGY to MAD route, Ryanair is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time performance is Ryanair. Its Orio al Serio International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights arrive without delay 77.61% of the time.
BGY is about 64 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take you 1 hour or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Milan to MAD flight? Relax in a hotel near Orio al Serio International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.49%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Enjoy a hassle-free trip from start to finish from Milano Linate Airport (LIN). Direct flights from Milan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport can be booked from here.
Get ready to jet away with Iberia. It offers direct Milan to MAD plane tickets from LIN.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between LIN and MAD is Iberia.
Iberia ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 83.5% of services arriving on schedule.
From central Milan, LIN is around 11 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Milano Linate Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Milan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At LIN, that figure is 79.56%.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MAD if you're catching a late flight from Milan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Settle into one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
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Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Milan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to central Madrid is around 13 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
RM86 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Return flights start from RM190. These fares can change based on demand.
To snap up cheap flights from Milan to MAD, book your ticket eight months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for picking up cheap Milan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). Visit Madrid in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Milan to MAD plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Madrid
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Madrid right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Milan to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport:
Your Madrid trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions you can't miss include Museo del Prado, Plaza Mayor and Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Around 193 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Salamanca, Casco Historico, Catedral de Salamanca and Plaza Mayor.
