Traveling from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Geneva Airport to Madrid Airport.
Geneva and Madrid share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
There are 50 Geneva Airport to Madrid Airport flights every week.
Your GVA to MAD flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Geneva Airport to Madrid Airport, so jetting off to Madrid (and then seeing more of Spain!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travelers choose to travel with Iberia on this route.
With a dependable 86.84% of services landing on schedule, easyJet is the most punctual carrier operating GVA to MAD flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Geneva Airport to Madrid Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between GVA and MAD:
Barcelona Airport
Valencia Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
$50 is currently the best price for a one-way Geneva Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Return flights start from $83. These fares can change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from GVA to MAD, book your journey five months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Geneva Airport to Madrid Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from GVA to MAD.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Geneva Airport to Madrid Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Geneva Airport (GVA)
When it comes to Geneva Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Geneva to Geneva Airport is around 5 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 10 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to GVA? If you're catching an early flight from Geneva Airport to Madrid Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you're getting in on a late Geneva Airport to Madrid Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near MAD:
Follow your own route with a Madrid Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and venture far and wide through Madrid and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Madrid Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Madrid Airport to the center of Madrid has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometers away.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Geneva Airport to Madrid Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Madrid based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Geneva Airport to Madrid Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GVA to MAD sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometers north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometers west of Madrid. No journey is complete without dropping by Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
