Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Atlanta: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Atlanta and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 21 minutes.
The timezone in Atlanta is UTC-4. The city is 5 hours behind Madrid, where Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). You can choose from 9 services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MAD to ATL is the 10:00 Delta option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 11:00 with Delta.
To ensure you get on your flight from MAD to Atlanta, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Atlanta are available for booking. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) will be where your journey ends.
Get on board with Delta. This well-known airline operates direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Atlanta.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for flights from MAD to Atlanta, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
You'll need an ETA for United States if you hold a passport from Spain and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Atlanta, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
The journey from central Madrid to MAD takes around 37 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Atlanta? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to MAD:
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Atlanta
Rs80,685 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Atlanta. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs129,978. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book 8 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAD to Atlanta.
The cheapest month for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Atlanta is April. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is around 18 kilometres from central Atlanta. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 17 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 9 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Atlanta. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATL instead:
Best time to go to Atlanta
July is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Atlanta. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Atlanta in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Atlanta for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 19ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap flights from MAD to Atlanta around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Atlanta
Once you've booked your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Atlanta, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Atlanta:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park are highlights which should be on any well-planned Atlanta itinerary.
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