Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to St Louis Airport (STL): what you need to know
St Louis's timezone is UTC-6, which makes St Louis seven hours behind Madrid.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MAD to STL flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to St Louis Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAD and STL:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
New York Newark Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of all flights departing from Madrid Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Madrid Airport to St Louis Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MAD:
Arriving at St Louis Airport (STL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Madrid Airport to St Louis Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near STL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a St Louis Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Budget or Alamo and discover more of St Louis and beyond.
Reserving your ride from St Louis Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to St Louis Airport (STL)
The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to St Louis Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to St Louis based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Madrid Airport to St Louis Airport for July if you'd like to explore St Louis during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MAD to STL around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
St Louis has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres north-east of St Louis, a visit to Chicago will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Around 370 kilometres east of St Louis, Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
