Traveling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lajes Field Airport (TER): what you need to know
Terceira Lajes's timezone is UTC-1, which makes Terceira Lajes two hours behind Madrid.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MAD to TER flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you'd love to discover a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Lajes Field Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Lisbon Portela Airport is a popular stop between MAD and TER.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lajes Field Airport (TER)
$75 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Lajes Field Airport flight. Return flights start from $140. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAD to TER if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Lajes Field Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights that take off from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Lajes Field Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Lajes Field Airport (TER)
If you're landing on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Lajes Field Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near TER:
Grab a Lajes Field Airport rental car and explore Terceira Lajes and beyond with your own wheels. Way 2 azores, Ilha Verde and Goldcar are leading providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Lajes Field Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Lajes Field Airport (TER) to central Terceira Lajes
Lajes Field Airport is roughly 3 kilometers from the center of Terceira Lajes. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport typically takes 15 minutes.
When to fly to Lajes Field Airport (TER)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Lajes Field Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Terceira Lajes based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Lajes Field Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Terceira Lajes, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to TER in February. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Terceira Lajes is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Portugal you should also see. Around 177 kilometers south-east of Terceira Lajes, a visit to Ponta Delgada will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Portas da Cidade, Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao and Igreja do Santo Cristo.
If you're looking to explore another side of Portugal, consider Lagoa, about 177 kilometers south-east of Terceira Lajes. Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio are the start of reasons to visit.