Flying from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) departing from here.
Madrid is 10 hours behind Melbourne. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Melbourne to MAD won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Melbourne to MAD. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
MEL is approximately 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Searching for a handy hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near MAD:
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Madrid. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 26 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 37 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
For a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, $583 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from $1,040. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change depending on availability.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find flight tickets from Melbourne to MAD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices drop. Timing is key for finding flight tickets from Melbourne to MAD.
Customise your trip by applying filters. Adjust the duration, number of stops, and arrival and departure times to find the ideal flight from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' options first.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Madrid, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your flights from Melbourne to MAD in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Madrid
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Madrid right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport:
El Retiro Park and Puerta del Sol are a couple of top attractions to add to your Madrid itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Plaza Mayor.
Complete your Madrid trip with a car rental
Grab the keys to one of our car rentals in Madrid and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare prices from trusted rental companies in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Melbourne to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.