Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Fuerteventura Airport (FUE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Fuerteventura Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Fuerteventura is one hour behind Madrid and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from MAD to FUE start from 05:45 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 20:30 with Iberia Express. In total, you can choose from 91 weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Fuerteventura Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your MAD to FUE flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Fuerteventura Airport, so jetting to Fuerteventura (and then seeing more parts of Spain!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Iberia ranks as the leading on-time carrier for MAD to FUE flights, with 90.0% of services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Fuerteventura Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAD and FUE:
Gran Canaria Airport
Tenerife North Airport
Seville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)
Currently, Rs12,179 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Fuerteventura Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs17,446. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MAD to FUE, reserve your journey five months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Fuerteventura Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MAD to FUE by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Fuerteventura Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport's on-time performance, 78.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Fuerteventura Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to MAD:
Arriving at Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)
Consider booking a hotel close to FUE if you're on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Fuerteventura Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Fuerteventura Airport rental car and discover Fuerteventura and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, TopCar and Gobycar are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Fuerteventura Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) to central Fuerteventura
From Fuerteventura Airport, Fuerteventura is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)
March is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Fuerteventura Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Fuerteventura in April.
Before locking in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Fuerteventura Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Fuerteventura, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 26ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to FUE in February. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Fuerteventura. Around 137 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Vegueta, Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Spain, head for Telde, roughly 137 kilometres west of Fuerteventura. Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad are key reasons to visit.