Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 40 minutes.
Mexico City is seven hours behind Madrid and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Flights from MAD to MEX start at 09:00 — the first with Aeromexico. The latest departure is at 23:55 with Iberia. Overall, there are 79 weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MAD to MEX flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Aeromexico has direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Mexico City — and maybe even more of Mexico if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Aeromexico.
Iberia is the most punctual carrier operating MAD to MEX flights. A reliable 88.89% of its services on this route arrive on time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAD and MEX:
Cancun International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight is Rs78,273. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs144,007. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAD to MEX.
The cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MAD to MEX.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, data shows 78.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near MAD:
Arriving at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
If you have a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Travel at your own pace with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and see more of Mexico City and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
When to fly to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Mexico City in April.
Lock in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport for April if you want to go to Mexico City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to MEX in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Mexico City, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Travel around 21 kilometres north-east to Ecatepec de Morelos to check off its top attractions. From Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan to mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Guadalajara is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. No trip is complete without seeing Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.