Travelling from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Madrid one hour ahead of Glasgow.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your PIK to MAD flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between PIK and MAD:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is Rs17,741. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs44,306. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from PIK to MAD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from PIK to MAD.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
76.7% of flights that depart Glasgow Prestwick Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near PIK. Whether you have an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Follow your own route with an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and venture far and wide through Madrid and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to central Madrid has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Madrid based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you'd like to visit Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 36ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PIK to MAD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Spain you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without visiting Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.