Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Rome: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Madrid (the location of Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport) and Rome share the same timezone — UTC+1.
The most popular route is from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Choose from 331 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MAD to FCO is the 05:50 ITA Airways option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 22:45 with Ryanair.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from MAD to Rome.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You can catch a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome that arrives at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
A good selection of airlines offer direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome. The most popular include:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from MAD to Rome. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Seville Airport (SVQ)
Porto Airport (OPO)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
You can visit Italy for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Spain. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may require some documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
MAD is around 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 37 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to MAD:
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Rome
R 399 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 798. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAD to Rome.
The cheapest month for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to the centre of Rome takes about 39 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 51 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near FCO:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Once your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 42 minutes by car. Central Rome is approximately 18 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour and 39 minutes.
There are some great places to call home for the night near CIA. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from MAD to Rome at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Rome
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome. August is the most popular month for a trip to Rome. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from MAD to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC.
More about Rome
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Rome right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Rome:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are must-do's during your Rome adventure.
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