Flying from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid is five hours ahead of Washington DC and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your DCA to MAD flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like February? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between DCA and MAD include:
Philadelphia International Airport
Logan International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is Rs84,656. A return fare right now is Rs133,962. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DCA to MAD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DCA to MAD.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
76.44% of flights that take off from Ronald Reagan National Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Ronald Reagan National Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near DCA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Consider booking a hotel near MAD if you're catching a late Ronald Reagan National Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Madrid and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to central Madrid has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Madrid in April.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from DCA to MAD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
