Traveling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Frankfurt is 2 hours 43 minutes.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Madrid (the location of Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport).
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most traveled route, with 84 weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from MAD to FRA is with Iberia at 19:55. Choose the first departure operated by Lufthansa at 05:55 if you want to get going early.
To ensure you catch your flight from MAD to Frankfurt, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Frankfurt are available for booking. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is where you'll be landing.
There's a range of airlines offering direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Frankfurt, such as:
We make it easy to plan a flight from MAD to Frankfurt with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Valencia Airport (VLC)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Porto Airport (OPO)
You don't need a visa for Germany if you have a passport from Spain and are traveling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before reserving your cheap tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Frankfurt, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
Traveling from central Madrid to MAD takes around 37 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometers in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Frankfurt? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MAD:
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Frankfurt
$47 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Frankfurt. Return flights start at $127. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAD to Frankfurt, book your trip 9 months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Frankfurt. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is roughly 14 kilometers. It'll take you about 21 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes around 37 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near FRA if you're catching a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Frankfurt. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Central Frankfurt is about 121 kilometers from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). Once your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Frankfurt has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 1 hour and 32 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to HHN. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from MAD to Frankfurt:
Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Frankfurt. July is the busiest month to visit Frankfurt. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Frankfurt in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from MAD to Frankfurt sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Frankfurt right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Frankfurt:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are leading attractions which should be on every Frankfurt itinerary.
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