Travelling from Houston to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Houston has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Houston to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) flying out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Houston. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Houston to MAD. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Houston to MAD that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between IAH and MAD include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Houston to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
78.42% of flights that take off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Houston to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Here's where you can connect between William P. Hobby Airport and MAD:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
You can get to HOU from central Houston in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Houston to MAD flight? Check in to a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
William P. Hobby Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 81.06% of flights taking off from here land when expected.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MAD:
Grab an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and discover Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride around one week in advance of your Houston to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to central Madrid is roughly 13 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Rs93,961 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. A return flight starts from Rs181,094. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is when most people book flights from Houston to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). Visit Madrid in April for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 36ºC. Book your Houston to MAD flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Madrid
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Madrid right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Madrid when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Museo del Prado followed by Plaza Mayor and Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.
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, top sights here include Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Around 193 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Salamanca, Casco Historico, Catedral de Salamanca and Plaza Mayor.