Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 3 hours 32 minutes. Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens 1 hour ahead of Madrid.
Flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport start from 01:20 — the first with Aegean Airlines. The last departure is the 23:05 service with Iberia. Overall, you can choose from 69 weekly services from MAD to ATH.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. When you're ready to start your Athens adventure and explore this part of Greece, these popular carriers service the MAD to ATH route:
We make it a breeze to get a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MAD and ATH include:
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Ibiza Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Greece, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MAD to ATH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is R 1,136. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,471. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 3 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAD to ATH.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Getting a cheap ticket from MAD to ATH is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when the price has dropped.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 37 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 37 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 59 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Athens in February.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to ATH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Athens
Start your Athens trip right by finding a wonderful place to stay. After booking your flight from MAD to ATH, have a look at our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Athens itinerary.
Complete your Athens trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, check out the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Athens escape.
