Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL): what you need to know
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to get a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cardiff Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MAD and CWL are:
Alicante-Elche Airport
Malaga Airport
Dublin Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter United Kingdom, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with all the necessary information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MAD to CWL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cardiff Airport is C$81. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$174. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap flight tickets from MAD to CWL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cardiff Airport.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from MAD to CWL. You don't need to search every day to see if prices have fallen. We'll notify you when there's a change in price.
Take advantage of filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cardiff Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 37 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your vacation? Stay near MAD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cardiff Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cardiff Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CWL instead:
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
From Cardiff Airport, Cardiff is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 31 minutes to get to the center driving.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 6 minutes.
When to fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cardiff Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Cardiff in April.
Lock in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cardiff Airport for July if you want to visit Cardiff during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 22ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from MAD to CWL in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Cardiff
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Cardiff right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from MAD to CWL:
Cardiff Castle and Bute Park are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Cardiff travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Cardiff Bay.
Complete your Cardiff trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Cardiff Airport, discover our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Cardiff getaway.
