Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Narita International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 14 hours 10 minutes.
Tokyo is eight hours ahead of Madrid and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Choose from three weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Narita International Airport flights. The 12:00 departure with Iberia is the earliest available. Iberia operates the last service of the day at 12:35.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your MAD to NRT flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Iberia has direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Narita International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Tokyo — and maybe even more of Japan if time allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Iberia.
Iberia ranks as the leading on-time carrier for MAD to NRT flights, with 80.77% of services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Narita International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between MAD and NRT:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
Currently, £326 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Narita International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £496. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from MAD to NRT, book your journey six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Narita International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights that leave from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 11 miles from central Madrid. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MAD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Narita International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Narita International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and discover more of Tokyo and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Narita International Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
The street address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Narita International Airport to central Tokyo has a drive time of about 1 hour. It's approximately 40 miles away.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Narita International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Tokyo in April.
When reserving your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Narita International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to NRT in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Tokyo, now it's time to explore other corners of Japan. Travel about 19 miles south-west to Yokohama to tick off its leading sights. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Osaka is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 250 miles west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without visiting Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.