Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 10 hours 6 minutes. Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Madrid 4 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Choose from 52 weekly flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. The 09:15 departure with Air China is the earliest flight you can take from GRU to MAD. Air Europa operates the latest service of the day at 23:55 if early mornings aren't your thing.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, so jetting off to Madrid (and then exploring more of Spain!) is easy. The most popular carriers travelling between GRU and MAD include:
If you'd like to break up your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that interests you. The top stopovers on the GRU - MAD route are:
Zurich Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Before organising your cheap ticket from GRU to MAD, check whether you need a visa to enter Spain. Visa and travel document requirements may differ and are updated frequently. For the latest information, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're travelling to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 276 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 498 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To snag cheap tickets from GRU to MAD, reserve your journey 4 months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 32 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near GRU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Consider staying in a hotel near MAD if you're catching a late flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Madrid. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 26 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 37 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Madrid in April.
When booking your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 36ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from GRU to MAD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Madrid
Once you've booked your flights from GRU to MAD, you'll need to find a place to stay in Madrid. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
El Retiro Park and Puerta del Sol are a couple of top attractions to put on your Madrid itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Plaza Mayor.
Complete your Madrid trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Madrid.
