Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Wellington's timezone is UTC+13, which makes Wellington 12 hours ahead of Madrid.
To ensure you catch your MAD to WLG flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Currently, Rs184,225 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs371,693. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from MAD to WLG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Wellington International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MAD to WLG.
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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 meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Wellington International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near MAD:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
If you're getting in on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Wellington International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near WLG:
Explore without limits with a Wellington International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and chase adventure across Wellington and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Wellington International Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
From Wellington International Airport, Wellington is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Wellington International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Wellington in January.
When reserving your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Wellington International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Wellington, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 21ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MAD to WLG sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand just waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres north of Wellington, a trip to Auckland will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Wellington, Christchurch is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Start your sightseeing at Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
