Flying from Gdansk Airport (GDN) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Gdansk Airport to Madrid Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Gdansk and Madrid are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
You can take your pick of three weekly Gdansk Airport to Madrid Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your GDN to MAD flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Wizz Air is your gateway to discovering Madrid (and perhaps some other great corners of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Gdansk Airport to Madrid Airport offered by this airline.
Wizz Air is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier that operates GDN to MAD flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gdansk Airport to Madrid Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GDN and MAD:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Munich Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Handy information about Gdansk Airport (GDN)
85% of flights departing from Gdansk Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from GDN.
Gdansk Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Gdansk. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near GDN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Gdansk Airport to Madrid Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
Consider staying in a hotel near MAD if you're taking a late Gdansk Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Madrid Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and explore beyond Madrid's main sights.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Madrid Airport around one week before you set off.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Gdansk Airport to Madrid Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Madrid. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Gdansk Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you want to explore Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GDN to MAD in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Madrid, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey about 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check off its top attractions. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Salamanca is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No trip is complete without experiencing Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.