Flying from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of St Louis.
Your STL to MAD flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between STL and MAD include:
O'Hare International Airport
Logan International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
At the moment, $676 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $886. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from STL to MAD, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from STL to MAD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
STL is located at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
78.04% of flights leaving from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport from central St Louis, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near STL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International 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)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent to explore Madrid and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport about one week before you set off.
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 get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Madrid in April.
Lock in your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you want to explore Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from STL to MAD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Spain, consider Salamanca, roughly 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are the start of reasons to visit.