Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Madrid and Paris share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Take your pick of 185 weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Air France is the earliest flight you can take. Iberia operates the latest service of the day at 22:35.
For a smooth 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 MAD to CDG flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. When you're ready to start your Paris holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of France:
Most travellers choose to fly with Air France on this route.
Iberia is the most punctual carrier that operates MAD to CDG flights, with 77.65% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAD and CDG:
Nantes Atlantique Airport
Bordeaux Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
At the moment, $85 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $172. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from MAD to CDG, book your trip 11 months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MAD to CDG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights taking off from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport make it to their destination on time.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Consider booking a hotel close to CDG if you're taking a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and explore beyond Paris's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Paris based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to CDG around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris, Nantes is another essential stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.