Travelling from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Dallas.
Take your pick of 25 weekly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. The 14:10 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Iberia operates the last service of the day at 23:15.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DFW to MAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flying into Madrid (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a snap with American Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is American Airlines.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for DFW to MAD flights is American Airlines.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DFW and MAD:
Philadelphia International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
ر.ق. 924 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Return flights start from ر.ق. 1,698. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DFW to MAD.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You'll find DFW at International Pkwy.
Of the departures from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, 73.22% land on schedule at their destination.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 3 hours 55 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near DFW. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Stay at 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 and explore beyond Madrid's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to the centre of Madrid has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Madrid. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you want to go to Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 36ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from DFW to MAD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Madrid, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Journey around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to tick off its popular sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
