Flying from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Prague and Madrid are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Every week, there are 26 Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, opt for the 06:00 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:55 with Iberia.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your PRG to MAD flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, so jetting to Madrid (and then seeing more parts of Spain!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Ryanair is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a dependable 89.32% of services landing on schedule, Iberia is the most punctual carrier for PRG to MAD flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PRG and MAD:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is RM188. A return fare right now is RM343. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from PRG to MAD, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PRG to MAD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, data shows 69.89% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Prague to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near PRG:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Pick up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Madrid. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Madrid in April.
Lock in your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you'd like to go to Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PRG to MAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Madrid, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Journey around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to tick off its top attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Salamanca is another standout destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No trip is complete without a visit to Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.