Flights to madrid
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Cheap Flights to madrid
Overview
Spain's capital is an extraordinary city. Culturally dynamic, bursting with creativity and exuberance, it's a haven for clubbers, music fans, and art lovers. But it also has much to offer more relaxed vacationers.
From the shops of Gran Vía to the numerous masterpieces of the Museo del Prado, it is a city to explore at your own pace. Sports enthusiasts can roar with the huge crowds at Real Madrid matches. If travelling with your beloved partner, walk arm in arm past fountains and the crystal palace in Buen Retiro Park. Calling all history buffs to learn about the Spanish Empire at the Royal Palace of Madrid. Meanwhile, all food lovers who like to try something unique can tuck into bowls of cocido Madrileño, patatas bravas and slices of satisfying Spanish omelette.
To sum it up, if you want a city where nightlife is splendid, food served is delicious, museums are full with historical items, galleries with masterpieces, and a convenient transportation network, Madrid is the destination to pick.
Climate
Madrid has a temperate, Mediterranean climate. Summers, when most travellers take cheap flights to Madrid, is hot with temperatures of 86 degrees or hotter, sometimes up to 104 degrees. The heat is dry, not humid. Winters are cool, but not cold: Daily winter temperatures average 48 degrees.
Travel Information
Language: Spanish, English & Castellano
Currency: Euro (€)
Local time: GMT +2
Avg. Flight Time: 2h 30m
Best Time To Visit
In terms of weather, Madrid starts heating up in April and stays warm until October. The best sightseeing conditions are in May and early June or September. Although, even summers are pleasant in the city.
Madrid Attractions and Activities
1. Fabulous Museums and Galleries
Madrid possesses one of the most extraordinary galleries in the world: the Museo del Prado. From El Greco and Fra Angelico to Velázquez and Goya, it's an amazing collection of masterpieces.
2. Two of Europe's Elite Soccer Teams
Madrid's two major soccer teams are also world-class. Real and Atlético Madrid have contested the final of the European Champions League in recent years and battle it out for supremacy every year.
3. Incredible Nightlife
Areas like Chueca and Alonso Martínez never seem to sleep. Madrid has one of the greatest nightlife scenes in Europe , thanks to hippest clubs like ThunderCat, Joy Eslava and Kapital.
4. Gourmet Spanish Food
Madrid has many acclaimed chefs who are responsible for pampering locals as well as tourists with Madrileño obsession. If sampling gourmet food is your passion, enjoy the splendid creations of masters such as Diego Guerrero at El Club Allard or Ramón Freixa at the Hotel Único to find out why food freaks rate Madrid so highly.
5. Convenient Public Transportation
One of the most enjoyable aspects of Madrid is its exceptional public transportation system. Wherever you need to go, the Metro, buses, and Cercanías trains will get you there cheaply and efficiently. It makes shopping, dining, and sightseeing a real pleasure.
Airlines Operate Flight to Madrid
- Air Europa
- British Airways
- Iberia
- Brussels Airlines
- SWISS
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to Madrid - 2h 30m
- Manchester to Madrid - 2h 35m
- Newcastle to Madrid - 4h 35m
- Birmingham to Madrid - 2h 25m
- Glasgow to Madrid - 4h 55m
- Edinburgh to Madrid - 3h
- Belfast to Madrid - 4h 55m
Distance to the City Centre
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) has direct connections with North American cities like Philadelphia, Dallas, and New York, and is located around eight miles northeast of the city centre.
Transport from Madrid
One of the most impressive things about Madrid is the easy and hassle-free public transportation service. Buses, trams, and Metro services all take the same tickets and cost the same amount (EUR1.50 per journey) and the subway has incredible reach.
Visa Requirements for Madrid
Although UK citizens who hold either a full UK passport or a BOTC, BOC, BPP or BS passport can travel freely to Spain, UK residents of many specific nationalities are asked to get a Spanish Schengen visa.
All you need is a valid passport or Travel document with the following terms and conditions:
Passport should be issued within the time duration of 10 years.
Passport will be valid for at least three (3) months after the date you exit Spain.
Passport should have two full blank pages, a spare page and another one for the visa stamp.
Tips for your stay in Madrid
- Make the most of your journey in Madrid by travelling through a well-connected system of buses.
- To rent a car, all you would be needing is a passport, a credit card and an international driving license.
- Renting a car standing near railway stations is quite convenient and advantageous.
- Purchase Paso del Arte cart to gain benefits of various discounts on museum tickets along with admissions to some cultural institutions.
- While walking down the streets, it is recommended to carry a copy of your identity proof and a hotel card.
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