Flying from Frankfurt to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Frankfurt has two main airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) flying out of Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Approximately 2 hours 43 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Frankfurt to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Madrid (where Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located) and Frankfurt share the UTC+1 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is the most popular route. There are 84 direct flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Lufthansa at 20:50. Go for the first FRA to MAD departure with Iberia at 06:30 if you want to get going earlier.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Frankfurt to MAD.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) depart from this terminal.
Well-known airlines that operate direct flights from Frankfurt to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport leaving from FRA include:
We make it a cinch to book a flight from Frankfurt to MAD that includes a stopover. To see all the options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between FRA and MAD include:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
FRA is about 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will show you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Searching for other options for a direct flight from Frankfurt to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)? Browse the fares departing from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
You can pick from a variety of airlines that have direct flights from Frankfurt to MAD departing from HHN. Jet off with any of these carriers and travel straight to your destination:
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Frankfurt to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
HHN is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It takes 1 hour and 32 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Frankfurt to MAD, unwind in one of these hotels close to Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
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 26 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 37 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is ر.ق. 228. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 505. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
11 months before your departure is the best time to find cheap tickets from Frankfurt to MAD.
August is the cheapest month for tickets from Frankfurt to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Madrid in April when it's quieter.
Before booking a flight from Frankfurt to MAD, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 36ºC.
Visit in January for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 0ºC and 11ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Frankfurt to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
More about Madrid
Start your Madrid trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. El Retiro Park, Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Madrid itinerary.
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