Flying from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Brussels.
Choose from 90 weekly Brussels Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. The 07:05 departure with Iberia is the earliest flight available. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 21:00.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BRU to MAD flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Brussels Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Madrid holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of Spain:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ryanair.
Air Europa is the most punctual carrier offering BRU to MAD flights. A dependable 82.5% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Brussels Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BRU and MAD:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Valencia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Brussels Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is Rs9,662. A return ticket is currently Rs19,324. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BRU to MAD, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BRU to MAD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Brussels Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
When it comes to Brussels Airport's on-time performance, 71.97% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Brussels Airport from central Brussels, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near BRU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Brussels Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Brussels Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Grab an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Madrid. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Brussels Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Madrid. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Brussels Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you want to explore Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 36ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BRU to MAD in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
