Flying from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Milan and Madrid are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from MXP to MAD start at 05:45 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 22:55 with Ryanair. In total, there are 168 weekly Milano Malpensa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your MXP to MAD flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
With direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Madrid (and then other corners of Spain) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
With a dependable 85.95% of services arriving on schedule, Air Europa is the most punctual carrier operating MXP to MAD flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between MXP and MAD:
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Geneve Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
17 € is the lowest price for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Return flights start at 34 €. These prices may change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from MXP to MAD by booking at least two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Of all flights leaving Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Milano Malpensa Airport from central Milan, it takes about 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MXP? If you've booked an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Milano Malpensa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Grab an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and discover Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to central Madrid has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Madrid in April.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MXP to MAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without a visit to Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
