Flying from Vancouver to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Vancouver.
Your flight from Vancouver 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.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Vancouver International Airport:
Of the departures from Vancouver International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to MAD flight, stay in one of these hotels near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
The journey to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 2 hours 30 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Abbotsford International Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Vancouver to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight:
Flights that leave from YXX touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 75% of the time.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near MAD:
Get the best deal by booking your ride around one week before your Vancouver to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Madrid. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Currently, $325 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $877. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to MAD, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). Visit Madrid in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Vancouver to MAD plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Madrid to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Madrid
Start your Madrid trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Vancouver to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Museo del Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and Plaza Mayor are attractions you won't want to skip in Madrid.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the northeast, popular attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 193 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without dropping by Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.