Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 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 Houston.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IAH to MAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAH and MAD:
Philadelphia International Airport
Miami International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
ر.ق. 851 is currently the best price for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 1,700. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IAH to MAD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IAH to MAD.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near IAH? If you're catching an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
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For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Madrid. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Madrid. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 36ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IAH to MAD sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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 north-east, check out popular attractions including Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without visiting Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
