{"response": {"Key": "LIS-MAD", "orig": {"code": "LIS", "type": "airport", "city": "Lisbon", "fullCity": "Lisbon, Portugal", "airport": "Humberto Delgado Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "MAD", "type": "airport", "city": "Madrid", "fullCity": "Madrid, Spain", "airport": "Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Lisbon to Madrid?", "answer": "The flight from Lisbon to Madrid is about 320 miles and typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes. In the return direction, the journey is slightly longer at 1 hour 20 minutes, a small difference due to prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": ["flight_schedule"]}, "q1": {"question": "Are there any direct flights from Lisbon to Madrid?", "answer": "Yes, there are plenty of nonstop flights from Lisbon to Madrid. Seven airlines operate the route — TAP Air Portugal, Iberia, easyJet, Air Europa, and Elite Airways all fly daily, while Iberojet runs six days a week (no Fridays) and Ryanair offers a single Monday service. Together they provide over 200 weekly flights, most taking about an hour.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "redeye_flights"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Madrid?", "answer": "Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) offers several ground transport options to the city center. The fastest and most-used is the metro (Line 8), which reaches Nuevos Ministerios in about 15 minutes. Taxis are readily available with a flat fare of €30 to central Madrid, while ride-share services like Uber and Cabify also operate. Public buses (Exprés Aeropuerto) run 24/7 and cost €5, taking roughly 40 minutes. Car rental desks are located in the arrivals hall, and private transfers can be booked in advance.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://serviciosvip.aena.es/vip/en/aeropuertos/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/servicios-asistencia-pasajaros/meet-and-assist", "title": "Assistance services at Madrid Barajas Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-02T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://serviciosvip.aena.es/vip/en/aeropuertos/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/acceso-prioritario-fast-track", "title": "Preferential access at Adolfo Suarez Airport - Fast Track - Aena VIP Services", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madrid%E2%80%93Barajas%20Airport", "title": "Madrid–Barajas Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-23T21:26:07Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolfo_Suárez_Stadium", "title": "Adolfo Suárez Stadium", "time_published": "2026-01-20T00:40:19Z"}, {"url": "http://www.aena.es/en/madrid-barajas-adolfo-suarez/airport-services/shops-and-restaurants/sunglass-hut.html&p=1575047980206&t=t2", "title": "Sunglass Hut | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q6": {"question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Lisbon to Madrid?", "answer": "Overnight red‑eye flights from Lisbon to Madrid are available nonstop. TAP Air Portugal operates two daily red‑eyes departing at 21:15 and 22:15, with flights every day of the week. Additionally, Iberia Regional (Air Nostrum) runs red‑eyes on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday departing at 21:28, and Ryanair offers a Monday red‑eye with departures at 21:51 and 22:51. These are short hops of roughly an hour and a quarter, so they land the same night — typically around 23:30 to midnight local time in Madrid — not the next morning.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": ["redeye_flights"]}, "q7": {"question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Lisbon to Madrid?", "answer": "TAP Air Portugal, Iberia, easyJet, Air Europa, Elite Airways, Iberia Regional (operated by Air Nostrum), and Ryanair all fly nonstop from Lisbon to Madrid. TAP Air Portugal leads with 52 weekly flights and a median fare around $91, while Iberia operates 46 weekly flights at a median of $280. easyJet offers 39 weekly flights, Air Europa 31 at a median of $138, Elite Airways 28, Iberia Regional 18, and Ryanair just 2 weekly flights.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines"]}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Madrid?", "answer": "April to June and September to October offer pleasantly warm days, fewer tourists, and comfortable sightseeing weather."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Lisbon to Madrid?", "answer": "Bring your national ID card or passport, which should be valid for the duration of your stay, along with a payment method for any baggage fees and any required health documents."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Madrid?", "answer": "Madrid has one main airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD), which handles all commercial flights. It is well connected to the city centre by metro and train."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Humberto Delgado Airport from the city center?", "answer": "The Metro is the fastest and most popular way to reach Humberto Delgado Airport from the city center, taking about 20 minutes on the red line. Aerobus shuttle buses also run frequently, offering a direct but slightly slower ride, while city buses like numbers 705, 722, 744, and 783 are the cheapest option. Taxis and ride‑share services are available from the terminal, providing door‑to‑door convenience at a higher cost, and driving is possible with on‑site parking, though traffic can be heavy.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "http://lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com", "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Information: LIS Airport in Lisbon Area, Portugal"}, {"url": "http://www.lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com/lis_airport_transport.html", "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Travel, Transport: Travel at Airports in Lisbon Area, Portugal", "time_published": "2016-03-03T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.lisbon-airport.net/", "title": "Lisbon Airport (LIS)"}, {"url": "https://lisbonairport.net/lisbon-airport-transfers/bus/", "title": "Getting to Lisbon Airport by Bus", "time_published": "2019-03-02T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://lisbonairport.net", "title": "Lisbon Airport | Guide to Lisbon Airport (LIS)"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Madrid airport?", "answer": "Madrid-Barajas Airport has a dedicated rest zone in Terminal 4S near Gate 17 with padded reclining chairs, lamps, power outlets, and USB ports. For a private room, Air Rooms is located landside in Terminal 4, offering overnight stays and day-use blocks of 3–6 hours, plus showers. Several nearby hotels like the ibis Madrid Aeropuerto Barajas and Novotel Madrid Campo de las Naciones are a short drive away, though the ibis shuttle is currently suspended.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://all.accor.com/a/en/destination/place/hotels-adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas-airport-ci266.html", "title": "Hotels near Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid: book with all.accor.com", "time_published": "2026-04-21T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/madrid-barajas-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Madrid-Barajas Airport Guide (MAD) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:28Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/europe/spain/community-of-madrid/madrid/activities/private_shuttle_transfer_from_city_centre_to_airport-X54GOE?property=MADCO", "title": "Private Shuttle Transfer from City Centre to Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-28T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://serviciosvip.aena.es/vip/en/aeropuertos/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/servicios-asistencia-pasajaros/meet-and-assist", "title": "Assistance services at Madrid Barajas Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-02T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/sleep-guide/sleeping-in-madrid-barajas-airport.htm", "title": "Sleeping in Madrid Barajas Airport", "time_published": "2024-09-12T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://all.accor.com/gb/place/hotels-adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas-airport-ci266-v2418.shtml", "title": "Hotels near Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid: book with all.accor.com", "time_published": "2024-09-25T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Lisbon to Madrid?", "answer": "The most common aircraft on nonstop flights from Lisbon to Madrid are the Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737-800, and Embraer E-Jets (E190 and E195), with the Canadair Regional Jet 1000 also appearing regularly. Specific models vary by day and airline — Iberia and TAP Air Portugal often use A320s and CRJ 1000s, Air Europa flies 737-800s and 737 MAX 8s, and TAP also operates Embraer 190/195s, while easyJet's equipment is unspecified. Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available across these aircraft types, though the exact offering depends on the carrier and the individual airframe.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": ["route_aircraft"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Lisbon?", "answer": "At Lisbon Portela Airport, the main lounge is the ANA Lounge Lisbon in Terminal 1, accessible after security and passport control near Gate 22 on Floor 6 for both Schengen and non-Schengen flights. It is open daily from 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM and offers complimentary alcoholic drinks, air conditioning, disabled access, and a smoking room, with a business center available for a fee. Eligibility includes Priority Pass membership or a paid day pass; children under 2 are admitted free.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "http://lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com", "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Information: LIS Airport in Lisbon Area, Portugal"}, {"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/portugal/lisbon-portela", "title": "Lisbon Airport LIS Lounges - LIS Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/portugal/lisbon-portela/lis6-ana-lounge-lisbon", "title": "ANA Lounge Lisbon LIS AIRPORT Terminal 1 Lisbon Portela | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "http://www.lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com/lis_airport_airlines.html", "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Airlines and Terminals: Airlines at Airports in Lisbon Area, Portugal", "time_published": "2016-03-03T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/LIS", "title": "American Express Lounges at Lisbon Portela Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Lisbon to Madrid?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on Lisbon–Madrid flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets are restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard economy fares typically include one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Lisbon to Madrid?", "answer": "On this short route, flights typically offer Economy and a standard Business class with an empty middle seat, while flat-bed seats and Premium Economy are uncommon."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare class; flexible tickets and premium cabins often allow same‑day changes or standby, while restrictive economy fares typically do not."}}}}