Traveling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 4 hours 25 minutes. Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, making Madrid 1 hour behind Helsinki.
Flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport start from 10:15 — the earliest with Finnair. The last flight of the day is the 16:50 option with Finnair. In total, you can take your pick of 10 services every week between HEL and MAD.
Traveling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Finnair offers direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to discover the sights in Madrid — plus maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the popular stopovers between HEL and MAD:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Milano Malpensa Airport
Copenhagen Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Spain, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the latest information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from HEL to MAD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is C$70. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$204. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book 5 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from HEL to MAD.
Organize your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 29 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 44 minutes.
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Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you have a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MAD:
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 26 minutes to get to the center driving.
Getting to the center on public transport will take you roughly 37 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Madrid based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from HEL to MAD sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Madrid
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Madrid right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from HEL to MAD:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. El Retiro Park, Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor are must-visits when exploring Madrid.
Complete your Madrid trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport — next up is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Madrid.