Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to New York: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to New York is 7 hours 27 minutes.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, New York is 5 hours behind Madrid.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the most popular route, with 62 weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from MAD to JFK is with Iberia at 16:25. Choose the first departure with Delta at 09:15 if you want to get on your way earlier.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from MAD to New York. 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 such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to New York are available for booking. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) will be your arrival point.
A good selection of airlines offer direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to New York. They include:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing flights from MAD to New York, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
When travelling to United States for tourism purposes, you will require an ETA if you have a passport from Spain. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the duration and purpose of your trip. Always check the most recent guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to New York.
MAD is about 11 miles from central Madrid. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 37 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MAD? If you're catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to New York, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to New York
£169 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to New York. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £237. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To snag cheap tickets from MAD to New York, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to New York. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York is approximately 15 miles. It'll take you around 28 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 11 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to New York. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EWR instead:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The centre of New York is around 30 miles from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). As soon as your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to New York has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 48 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to JFK. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from MAD to New York:
Best time to go to New York
August is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to New York. To escape the crowds, head to New York in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to New York for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap flights from MAD to New York in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about New York
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in New York right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to New York:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are essential stops on your New York itinerary.
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