Travelling from Johannesburg to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Johannesburg's main base, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Johannesburg to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour behind Johannesburg.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to MAD.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to MAD that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between JNB and MAD include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
JNB is around 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to HLA from Johannesburg's centre in around 50 minutes. The airport is approximately 48 kilometres away.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Johannesburg to MAD flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Lanseria International Airport:
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Reserve a hotel near MAD if you have a late flight from Johannesburg to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Check in to one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
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Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Johannesburg to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to central Madrid is about 13 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Rs99,885 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. A return flight starts from Rs161,939. These prices may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Johannesburg to MAD, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Johannesburg to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Madrid. July is when most people book flights from Johannesburg to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Johannesburg to MAD flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Madrid to range from 17ºC to 36ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 11ºC.
More about Madrid
Start your Madrid trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of things to do in Madrid when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Museo del Prado followed by Plaza Mayor and Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Madrid, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Travel about 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check off its top attractions. From Plaza España to Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 193 kilometres west of Madrid. Salamanca, Casco Historico, Catedral de Salamanca and Plaza Mayor are among its highlights.
