Flying from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Madeira Airport to Madrid Airport.
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Madeira.
Leave enough time to catch your FNC to MAD flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Madrid (and then seeing more of Spain!) is easy with Iberia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Madeira Airport to Madrid Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Iberia on this route.
Iberia is the most punctual carrier that offers FNC to MAD flights. A dependable 86.67% of its services on this route arrive on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madeira Airport to Madrid Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between FNC and MAD include:
Lisbon Airport
Porto Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
At the moment, $86 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Madeira Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $198. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book seven months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from FNC to MAD.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Madeira Airport to Madrid Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Picking up cheap flights from FNC to MAD is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Madeira Airport to Madrid Airport.
Handy information about Madeira Airport (FNC)
When it comes to Madeira Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Madeira Airport from central Madeira, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to FNC? If you've booked an early flight from Madeira Airport to Madrid Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you're landing on a late Madeira Airport to Madrid Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MAD:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Madrid Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent to explore Madrid and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Madrid Airport about one week before you set off.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Madeira Airport to Madrid Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Madrid based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Madeira Airport to Madrid Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from FNC to MAD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Madrid, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Travel about 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check off its leading sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.