Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Madrid and Amsterdam share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from MAD to AMS start from 06:00 — the first with KLM. The last service of the day is at 20:25 with KLM. Overall, there are 107 weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your MAD to AMS flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. When you're ready to kick off your Amsterdam holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Netherlands:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Iberia Express on this route.
Iberia Express is the most punctual carrier operating MAD to AMS flights. A reliable 83.52% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. These are the top stopovers between MAD and AMS:
Bilbao Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is 22 €. A return plane ticket right now is 113 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from MAD to AMS by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MAD to AMS.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of all flights leaving Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MAD:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you're getting in on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near AMS:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo to explore Amsterdam and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. June is the most popular month to visit Amsterdam. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to AMS in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many places in Netherlands waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Netherlands, consider The Hague, about 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies are among its highlights.
