Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bangkok and you'll be in the air for an average of 12 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7. The city is 6 hours ahead of Madrid, where Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). You can select from 5 services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MAD to BKK is the 21:25 Iberojet option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 21:45 with Iberojet.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from MAD to Bangkok.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bangkok are available for booking. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is where you'll disembark.
Take to the skies with Iberojet. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bangkok.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from MAD to Bangkok. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you hold a passport from Spain, you'll need an e-visa to enter Thailand. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bangkok for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and certainly before flying.
MAD is about 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 37 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bangkok? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near MAD:
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bangkok
282 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bangkok. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 529 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 6 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAD to Bangkok.
February is the cheapest month for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bangkok. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bangkok. Simply select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to the centre of Bangkok takes around 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 6 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 Bangkok. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is about 27 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. Once you've disembarked your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bangkok, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places where you can make a pit stop near DMK. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from MAD to Bangkok at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bangkok. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Bangkok in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bangkok in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
December sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Search for cheap flights from MAD to Bangkok sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
Once you've booked your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bangkok, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bangkok:
Grand Palace and Wat Arun are just two of the big attractions to put on your Bangkok to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Wat Phra Kaew.
Complete your Bangkok trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Bangkok and see the sights at your own pace. Easily compare rates in one place to find your ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bangkok.