Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bern Airport (BRN): what you need to know
Bern's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Madrid.
Leave plenty of time to make your MAD to BRN flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bern Airport. Palma de Mallorca Airport is a popular stopover on the MAD to BRN route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bern Airport (BRN)
Right now, £125 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bern Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £321. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAD to BRN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bern Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of the departures from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 11 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bern Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bern Airport (BRN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bern Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BRN instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Bern Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Hertz or Europcar and explore beyond Bern's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Bern Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Bern Airport (BRN) to central Bern
Bern Airport to central Bern has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 miles away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Bern Airport (BRN)
September is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bern Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Bern in April.
When reserving your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bern Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Bern, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to BRN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Bern has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. About 60 miles north-east of Bern, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Basel is another favourite destination in Switzerland and is around 45 miles north of Bern. No trip is complete without experiencing Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.