Travelling from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Abuja and Madrid are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Your ABV to MAD flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between ABV and MAD include:
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is R 7,725. A return fare is currently R 11,172. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ABV to MAD, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ABV to MAD.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Handy information about Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
64.23% of flights that leave from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Abuja. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Stay somewhere near ABV, such as Peace Media Hotels. Abi's Place will also put you moments from the check-in counter.
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Consider booking a hotel close to MAD if you're taking a late Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport about one week before your travel date.
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 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Madrid in April.
When reserving your flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ABV to MAD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Spain, head for Salamanca, about 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are highlights.