Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Porto Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Madrid is one hour ahead of Porto and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from OPO to MAD start from 06:00 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 22:30 with Ryanair. Overall, you can take your pick of 103 weekly Porto Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights.
Your OPO to MAD flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Porto Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, so jetting off to Madrid (and then discovering more of Spain!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Air Europa is the most punctual carrier offering OPO to MAD flights. A dependable 91.8% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Porto Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. These are the top stopovers between OPO and MAD:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Seville Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Porto Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is £13. A round-trip ticket right now is £26. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from OPO to MAD.
The cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Porto Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
When it comes to Porto Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.49% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Porto to Porto Airport is around 10 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near OPO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Porto Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Consider staying in a hotel near MAD if you're catching a late Porto Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and discover Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are well-known companies you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is roughly 11 miles from central Madrid. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Porto Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Madrid based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Porto Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OPO to MAD in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be explored. Around 170 miles north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 110 miles west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
