Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Faro Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Faro.
Flights from FAO to MAD start from 06:15 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 21:35 with Iberia. In total, you can take your pick of 27 weekly Faro Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your FAO to MAD flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Ryanair has direct flights from Faro Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Madrid — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Faro Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FAO and MAD:
Malaga Airport
Bilbao Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
$22 is the lowest price for a one-way Faro Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. A return flight starts at $45. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from FAO to MAD.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Faro Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
Of the flights that depart from Faro Airport, 76.66% land on time at their destination.
Faro Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Faro. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Faro Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to FAO:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you're landing on a late Faro Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near MAD:
Hit the road running by picking up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent to explore Madrid and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Madrid. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Faro Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Madrid. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Faro Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FAO to MAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Spain, consider Salamanca, about 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are key reasons to visit.
