Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ): what you need to know
Cuzco's timezone is UTC-5, making Cuzco six hours behind Madrid.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MAD to CUZ flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport. Jorge Chavez International Airport is a popular stopover on the MAD to CUZ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)
Right now, Rs135,150 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs249,533. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAD to CUZ if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MAD:
Arriving at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CUZ instead:
Grab an Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport rental car and discover Cuzco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, FlexWays and Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to central Cuzco
From Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Cuzco is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Cuzco in April.
Lock in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport for October if you'd like to visit Cuzco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 6ºC and 18ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to CUZ in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 17ºC on average.
Explore more of Peru
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Around 386 kilometres north-west of Cuzco, Huancayo is another essential stop in Peru. No visit is complete without checking out Los Boques, La Planicie, Sicaya - Huancayo and Parque de Ilish Pichacoto.