Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Rome and Madrid are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Each week, there are 160 Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, take the 05:35 Ethiopian Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 22:25 with Ryanair.
To ensure you catch your FCO to MAD flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
There are direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, so getting to Madrid (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a breeze. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
ITA Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Iberia is the most punctual carrier operating FCO to MAD flights. A dependable 85.29% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FCO and MAD:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Valencia Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
$30 is the best price for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. A return flight starts at $60. These fares can change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from FCO to MAD by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, data shows 70.57% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near FCO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Book a hotel near MAD if you're taking a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and find adventure across Madrid and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Madrid based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you want to visit Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FCO to MAD around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Madrid, now it's time to explore 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've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Salamanca is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without a visit to Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.