Travelling from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, making Madrid two hours ahead of Praia.
To ensure you get on your RAI to MAD flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between RAI and MAD:
Mohamed V International Airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Joao Paulo II Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Nelson Mandela International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is 206 €. A return plane ticket right now is 427 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RAI to MAD if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
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Handy information about Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
51.1% of flights that depart Nelson Mandela International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Nelson Mandela International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Praia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near RAI:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Reserve a hotel near MAD if you have a late Nelson Mandela International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are leading providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to the centre of Madrid has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Madrid in April.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RAI to MAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without seeing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.