Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 40 minutes.
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, making Washington DC five hours behind Madrid.
Flights from MAD to IAD start at 11:15 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 16:20 with Iberia. Overall, there are 16 weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MAD to IAD flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Flying into Washington DC (and then seeing more of United States!) is a cinch with Iberia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Iberia.
United Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for MAD to IAD flights, with 88.89% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MAD and IAD include:
Philadelphia International Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
£270 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £322. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from MAD to IAD by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAD to IAD.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of all flights departing from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% arrive on time at their destination.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 11 miles from central Madrid. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you have an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
If you're coming in on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near IAD:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and explore beyond Washington DC's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Washington Dulles International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
From Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington DC is approximately 35 miles away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 3 hours 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Washington DC. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Washington DC during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to IAD sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Washington DC. Around 200 miles away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Philadelphia is another favourite destination in United States and is around 120 miles north-east of Washington DC. No trip is complete without seeing Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
