Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Kiruna Airport (KRN): what you need to know
Kiruna's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Madrid.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your MAD to KRN flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Kiruna Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between MAD and KRN:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Kiruna Airport (KRN)
At the moment, $147 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Madrid Airport to Kiruna Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $271. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAD to KRN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Madrid Airport to Kiruna Airport.
Finding cheap flights from MAD to KRN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Madrid Airport to Kiruna Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of all flights departing from Madrid Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometers from central Madrid. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Madrid Airport to Kiruna Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kiruna Airport (KRN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Madrid Airport to Kiruna Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KRN instead:
Follow your own route with a Kiruna Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Hertz or Sixt and see more of Kiruna and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Kiruna Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Kiruna Airport (KRN)
February is the most popular month for flights from Madrid Airport to Kiruna Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Kiruna in October.
The warmest month in Kiruna is July, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Book your flights from Madrid Airport to Kiruna Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to KRN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -20ºC (-4ºF) and -5ºC (23ºF) on average.
Explore more of Sweden
Kiruna has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Sweden just waiting to be explored. About 451 kilometers south of Kiruna, a trip to Umea will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Bildmuseet, Kulturväven and Vasterbottens Museum.
Around 354 kilometers south of Kiruna, Skelleftea is another essential stop in Sweden. Start your sightseeing at Strandpromenaden i Skellefteå, Lilleputtlandet and Exploratoriet.