Travelling from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from El Salvador International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 35 minutes.
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, making Madrid seven hours ahead of San Salvador.
Every week, there are 44 El Salvador International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, take the 05:25 AVIANCA flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 23:25 with AVIANCA.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your SAL to MAD flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Madrid (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a cinch with AVIANCA. This popular airline has direct flights from El Salvador International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is AVIANCA.
Iberia ranks as the top on-time carrier for SAL to MAD flights, with 85.0% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from El Salvador International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SAL and MAD:
Logan International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way El Salvador International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is Rs75,204. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs153,481. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SAL to MAD.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from El Salvador International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SAL to MAD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from El Salvador International 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 El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
El Salvador International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SAL land on schedule 84.27% of the time.
Central San Salvador to El Salvador International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near SAL. Whether you have an early flight from El Salvador International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Book a hotel near MAD if you have a late El Salvador International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent to explore Madrid and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from El Salvador International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Madrid. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your flights from El Salvador International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAL to MAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
