Question 1

What is the cheapest month to fly to Madrid?

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The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Madrid from Australia, with most prices found around $1,119. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Madrid from Australia during May instead. Flights to Madrid in May, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around $1,144.

Question 2

How far in advance should I book a flight to Madrid?

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Madrid from Australia when booking 54 days ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Madrid for around $1,335 when searching 54 days out. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though, because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as $1,129.

Question 3

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Madrid?

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The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Madrid is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,288. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around $1,414. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Madrid.

Question 4

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Madrid?

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Flying to Madrid from Australia in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,296 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Madrid is in the morning when prices are around $1,581.

Question 5

What passport or visa requirements are there when visiting Madrid?

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You will need a valid passport to travel to Spain from Australia. However, you do not need to obtain a visa unless you plan to remain in the country for longer than 90 days.

Question 6

How do you get to the city centre from Madrid Airport?

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There are several easy and convenient ways that you can travel from Madrid Airport to the city centre. Passengers can take Bus Line 101 from the terminals. This bus departs regularly from the early morning into the early evening. It can be caught from Level 1 inside Terminal 1 and from Level 2 inside Terminal 2. This route connects with the city centre, the Canillejas Transport Hub and the Madrid Metro station. There is also an airport bus, which departs regularly from Terminals 1, 2 and 4; however, this route only makes three stops at O’Donnell, the Plaza de Cibeles and Atocha. There is also a train that connects with Terminal 4 and takes passengers to several central locations. Passengers can also take Metro line 8, from Level 1 on Terminal 2 or Level 1 on Terminal 4, to reach the city.

Question 7

How long does it take to fly to Madrid?

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Flights to Madrid, Spain, from Australia usually take between 21 and 27 hours with a single stopover on the way. When you fly to Madrid International Airport Barajas, Madrid, from Perth Airport, you will usually touch down around 21 hours after take-off including one stopover. When you fly to Madrid from Sydney Airport, this flight time increases to around 24 hours, also with one stopover. Flights from Melbourne to Madrid can also be between 24 and 26 hours depending on the duration of stopovers on the route.

Question 8

Where can you fly directly into Madrid from?

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Unfortunately, there are no direct flights available between Australia and Madrid Airport. However, most routes to Madrid only involve a single stopover on route. If you fly from Perth Airport, you will usually stop over in Doha before continuing on to Madrid. If you fly from Sydney Airport, this stopover will generally be at Dubai International. When you book Madrid flight deals from Melbourne, your trip will likely involve a stopover at either Hong Kong Airport or in the Arab Emirates before you reach your destination.

Question 9

What can you see and do in Madrid?

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Madrid is a city of deep culture and has some great museums and galleries that tourists will love to visit. Madrid is also famous for its vibrant and varied cuisine and its exciting nightlife. Visitors to the city can explore the famous Paseo del Prado, which is known as the Golden Triangle of Art because of the three major art galleries that are housed there. One is the Prado Museum, which features a vast collection of European art from the 12th century onwards. There is also the Reina Sofia Museum; this is Madrid’s 20th-century art collection and is home to Picasso’s Guernica. The street also houses the Thyssen Bornemisza Museum, which features collections from Europe and the Americas. Madrid also has a Natural History Museum and the National Archaeological Museum of Madrid, which exhibits artefacts from a number of ancient cultures. Popular areas like the Plaza de Santa Ana and La Latina are the nightlife centres of the city and have plenty of clubs, bars and eateries to keep tourists entertained.

Question 10

Which airlines fly to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

There may be other airlines that fly to Madrid from Australia, but the most popular among our users are Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and China Eastern. These airlines should offer flights to Madrid on a routine basis if you’re flying from one of the more popular airports in Australia.

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO MADRID FROM SYDNEY	March	16% cheaper	Flying from Sydney to Madrid costs on average just $1,119 in March
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO MADRID FROM SYDNEY	December	39% more expensive	It costs about $1,855 for flights to Madrid from Sydney in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO MADRID FROM SYDNEY	September	368% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Madrid from Sydney in September than any other month

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