Flights to Madrid

Madrid is Spain's capital and its largest city, with about 3.5 million residents. Most flights from the US land at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas, which has direct metro, commuter-train and bus links into the centre. Summers are hot and dry, and winters are cool.

Airports
MAD
Currency
EUR
Passport needed
Yes
US cities with nonstops
11
MAD

Fares to Madrid

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Flights to Madrid from US cities

Airports in Madrid and getting into town

MAD

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

8 miles (13 km) from the city centre. 68.2 million passengers in 2025

HowRouteTimeCost
MetroMetro Line 8 to Nuevos Ministeriosabout 20m€1.50 single fare plus €3 airport supplement
TrainCercanías C-1 from Terminal 4 to Atochaabout 25mabout €2.60
BusAirport Express bus 203 to Atochaabout 35m€5 flat fare

Travel essentials for Madrid

Entry requirements for US citizens

US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

Your passport should be valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area (six months is recommended). The EU Entry/Exit System has been fully operational since 10 April 2026, so your fingerprints and a photo are taken at your first entry instead of a passport stamp. ETIAS, a travel authorisation costing €20 and valid for three years, is not required yet and has no confirmed start date, so check travel-europe.europa.eu before you fly.

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Currency
euro (EUR)
Language
Spanish
Plugs
Type C and F, 230 V
Time zone
Europe/Madrid

When to visit Madrid

Spring and autumn bring mild days, with average highs of roughly 66-74°F in April-May and 68-80°F in September-October. July and August average highs above 89°F, while winter highs are around 50°F.

Busiest: Jun–Aug. Quieter shoulder season: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.

Average temperatures in Madrid (°F)

30°50°70°90°Jan: average high 50°F (10°C), low 37.4°F (3°C)37.4°JanFeb: average high 54°F (12°C), low 38.7°F (4°C)FebMar: average high 61.2°F (16°C), low 43.3°F (6°C)MarApr: average high 66°F (19°C), low 46.8°F (8°C)AprMay: average high 73.8°F (23°C), low 53.4°F (12°C)MayJun: average high 84°F (29°C), low 61.7°F (17°C)JunJul: average high 91°F (33°C), low 67.1°F (19°C)91°JulAug: average high 89.6°F (32°C), low 66.7°F (19°C)AugSep: average high 79.7°F (27°C), low 59.9°F (16°C)SepOct: average high 67.5°F (20°C), low 52°F (11°C)OctNov: average high 56.3°F (13°C), low 43.5°F (6°C)NovDec: average high 50.5°F (10°C), low 38.7°F (4°C)Dec
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MonthAvg highAvg low
Jan50°F (10°C)37.4°F (3°C)
Feb54°F (12°C)38.7°F (4°C)
Mar61.2°F (16°C)43.3°F (6°C)
Apr66°F (19°C)46.8°F (8°C)
May73.8°F (23°C)53.4°F (12°C)
Jun84°F (29°C)61.7°F (17°C)
Jul91°F (33°C)67.1°F (19°C)
Aug89.6°F (32°C)66.7°F (19°C)
Sep79.7°F (27°C)59.9°F (16°C)
Oct67.5°F (20°C)52°F (11°C)
Nov56.3°F (13°C)43.5°F (6°C)
Dec50.5°F (10°C)38.7°F (4°C)

Tips for visiting Madrid

  • Metro trips to or from the airport add a €3 supplement to the normal fare, but Tourist Travel Passes that include the airport zone do not need it.
  • Contactless bank cards cannot be tapped at the metro gates; you need a rechargeable Tarjeta Multi card, which costs €2.50.
  • The Zone A Tourist Travel Pass covers metro, buses and Cercanías trains, and costs €8.40 for one day or €18.40 for three days.
  • The Airport Express bus runs a flat fare and switches its city terminus from Atocha to Cibeles between 23:30 and 06:00.

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve Madrid?

Madrid is served by Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport handled about 68.2 million passengers in 2025.

Do US citizens need a visa for Madrid?

US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. Your passport should be valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area (six months is recommended). The EU Entry/Exit System has been fully operational since 10 April 2026, so your fingerprints and a photo are taken at your first entry instead of a passport stamp. ETIAS, a travel authorisation costing €20 and valid for three years, is not required yet and has no confirmed start date, so check travel-europe.europa.eu before you fly.

When is the best time to visit Madrid?

Spring and autumn bring mild days, with average highs of roughly 66-74°F in April-May and 68-80°F in September-October. July and August average highs above 89°F, while winter highs are around 50°F.

How do I get from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to the city centre?

Metro Line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios, about 20 minutes, €1.50 single fare plus €3 airport supplement. Other options include cercanías c-1 from terminal 4 to atocha and airport express bus 203 to atocha.

Which US cities have nonstop flights to Madrid?

Among the cities we cover, Atlanta (about 0m), Boston (about 0m), Charlotte (about 0m), Chicago (about 0m), Dallas (about 0m), Los Angeles (about 0m), Miami (about 0m), New York (about 0m), Philadelphia (about 0m), San Francisco (about 0m) and Washington, D.C. (about 0m) have nonstop service to Madrid as of October 2026.

What currency is used in Madrid?

Madrid uses the euro (EUR).

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.

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