Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Flights from GRU to MAD start from 09:15 — the earliest with Air China. The last service of the day is at 23:35 with LATAM Airlines. Overall, there are 52 weekly Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your GRU to MAD flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. When you're ready to start your Madrid adventure, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Spain:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Air China.
With an impressive 81.77% of services arriving on schedule, Iberia has the best on-time record for GRU to MAD flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between GRU and MAD include:
Zurich Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
At the moment, R 5,927 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,945. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from GRU to MAD by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from GRU to MAD.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, 75.54% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport from central Sao Paulo, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near GRU:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
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 top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to central Madrid has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Madrid in April.
Before locking in your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GRU to MAD sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored after you've experienced Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
