Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Munich.
Flights from MUC to MAD start at 07:30 — the first with Iberia. The last service of the day is at 20:50 with Lufthansa. In total, you can choose from 88 weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights.
Your MUC to MAD flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, so jetting to Madrid (and then seeing more parts of Spain!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Iberia.
Air Europa stands out as the most punctual carrier for MUC to MAD flights, with 87.7% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between MUC and MAD:
Geneve Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
EuroAirport Swiss
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Right now, 70 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 117 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MUC to MAD, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
71.34% of flights departing from Franz Josef Strauss Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MUC:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you're getting in on a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near MAD:
Follow your own route with an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and discover more of Madrid and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Madrid in April.
Lock in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you want to visit Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MUC to MAD sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you want to check out another great destination in Spain, consider 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 the start of reasons to visit.
