Travelling from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid is two hours behind Baghdad and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BGW to MAD flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Baghdad International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between BGW and MAD:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Baghdad International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is Rs43,150. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs87,181. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from BGW to MAD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BGW to MAD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Baghdad International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Handy information about Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
When it comes to Baghdad International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.91% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Baghdad International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Baghdad. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to BGW? If you've booked an early flight from Baghdad International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you have a late Baghdad International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near MAD:
Grab an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Madrid. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Madrid in April.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your flights from Baghdad International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BGW to MAD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Madrid, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Travel around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to tick off its top attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.