Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Rome: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Madrid (the location of Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport) and Rome are in the same timezone — UTC+1.
With 100 weekly flights between the two airports, Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the busiest route. ITA Airways operates the earliest flight at 05:50. If you're eager to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from MAD to FCO is with Ryanair at 22:45.
For a relaxed start to your MAD to Rome flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Direct Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome tickets are available for booking. Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) will be your arrival point.
These are some of the well-known carriers offering direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome:
We make it simple to book plane tickets from MAD to Rome with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The journey from central Madrid to MAD takes about 30 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near MAD:
77% of flights leaving from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport land at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Rome
The best price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome flight is Rs7,785. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs18,490. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from MAD to Rome, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Landing cheap tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest fares across the month and score a fantastic deal.
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Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 40 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport around three weeks before your flight from MAD to Rome.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) is roughly 14 kilometres from central Rome. Following your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 20 minutes.
There are some great places to call home for the night near CIA. Unwind and get cosy after your MAD to Rome flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from CIA one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
December is the quietest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome, while August is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to visit Rome based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC.
More about Rome
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Rome right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums and Saint Peter's Square are essential stops on your Rome itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the northwest, popular attractions include Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.
Naples is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres southeast of Rome. No trip is complete without seeing Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.