Traveling from Albany Airport (ALB) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Madrid six hours ahead of Albany.
To ensure you get on your ALB to MAD flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Albany Airport to Madrid Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ALB and MAD include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Albany Airport (ALB) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
Currently, $341 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Albany Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $724. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from ALB to MAD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Albany Airport to Madrid Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ALB to MAD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Albany Airport to Madrid Airport.
Handy information about Albany Airport (ALB)
You'll find ALB at 737 Albany-Shaker Road.
76% of flights that take off from Albany Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Albany to Albany Airport is around 11 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your vacation off to a leisurely start by staying near ALB. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Albany Airport to Madrid Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
Consider staying in a hotel near MAD if you're catching a late Albany Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Madrid Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and find adventure across Madrid and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Madrid Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Madrid Airport, Madrid is approximately 13 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Albany Airport to Madrid Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Madrid in March.
Book your flight from Albany Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you want to go to Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ALB to MAD around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Madrid. Around 274 kilometers away to the north-east, its best attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometers west of Madrid. No journey is complete without experiencing Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.