Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Amsterdam.
Take your pick of 106 weekly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with KLM is the earliest flight you can take. KLM operates the last service of the day at 20:50.
Your AMS to MAD flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. When you're ready to start your Madrid adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Spain:
Iberia Express tops the list for bookings on this route.
Iberia tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for AMS to MAD flights, with 82.89% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between AMS and MAD include:
Brussels Airport
Bilbao Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is 82 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 129 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AMS to MAD, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from AMS to MAD.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of all flights departing from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% land on time at their destination.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to AMS:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you're arriving on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near MAD:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and venture far and wide through Madrid and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Madrid. Driving there takes about 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 work out your travel dates for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Madrid. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AMS to MAD sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Madrid, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Travel about 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to tick off its must-visit sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another side of Spain, head for Salamanca, about 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are key highlights.
