{ "response": { "Key": "MAD-SJU", "orig": { "code": "MAD", "type": "airport", "city": "Madrid", "fullCity": "Madrid, Spain", "airport": "Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "SJU", "type": "airport", "city": "San Juan", "fullCity": "San Juan, Puerto Rico", "airport": "Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Madrid to San Juan?", "answer": "The flight from Madrid to San Juan covers about 3,960 miles and typically takes 8 hours 40 minutes nonstop, while the return leg is 8 hours, making the outbound about 40 minutes longer. Iberia operates daily nonstop service on this route.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come 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). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Madrid to San Juan?", "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights are available from Madrid to San Juan — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg operate on this route.", "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 Madrid to San Juan?", "answer": "Iberia operates the only nonstop service from Madrid to San Juan, with 16 weekly flights departing daily at various times in the afternoon. The median fare for Iberia on this route is around $1,209.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come 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 typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Madrid and San Juan?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Miami, New York (JFK), and Atlanta. These hubs offer efficient connections to San Juan, with Miami often providing the shortest total travel time. Transit through these US airports requires a valid ESTA or US visa for most non-US citizens." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San Juan?", "answer": "Mid-December to April offers sunny skies, low humidity, and fewer crowds outside the holiday peaks." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Madrid to San Juan?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, an ESTA authorization if eligible under the Visa Waiver Program, or a U.S. visa, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in San Juan?", "answer": "San Juan is served only by Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, located about 5 km from downtown. It handles all commercial flights to the city." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From central Madrid, the fastest and most popular option is the Metro Line 8 (pink line) which connects Nuevos Ministerios station to all airport terminals in about 15–20 minutes; a single ticket costs around €5, but a regular Metro ticket (about €1.50–€2) plus a €3 airport supplement is required. The 24‑hour Exprés Aeropuerto bus (line 203) runs from Atocha and Cibeles to terminals T1, T2, and T4 every 15–20 minutes during the day and every 35 minutes at night, costing €5 cash on board. Suburban trains (Cercanías lines C‑1 and C‑10) link Chamartín, Nuevos Ministerios, and Atocha to T4 only, taking about 25 minutes from Atocha. Taxis from the center take 20–30 minutes with a flat fare of €30 to the airport, while ride‑share services like Uber and Cabify operate legally and cost roughly the same. Driving yourself is possible, with short‑term parking near the terminals and long‑stay lots connected by free shuttle, but traffic can be heavy at peak times.", "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" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Juan airport?", "answer": "San Juan Airport (SJU) has an on-site hotel—the San Juan Airport Hotel—located inside Terminal D, before security, so no shuttle is needed. There are no capsule hotels or sleeping pods, but several nearby hotels like the Residence Inn San Juan Isla Verde are just minutes away and offer shuttle service.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Mu%C3%B1oz_Mar%C3%ADn_International_Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-21T20:24:02Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/san-juan-airport-guide.htm", "title": "San Juan Airport Guide (SJU) - 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": "2018-10-02T00:00:36Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/puerto-rico/utuado/activities/departure_from_old_san_juan_to_san_juan_sju_airport_by_minibus-XPVY9Q?property=PSEAL", "title": "Departure from Old San Juan to San Juan SJU Airport by Minibus", "time_published": "2026-04-10T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/puerto-rico/san-juan/activities/san_juan_luxury_private_round_trip_transfer_sju_airport_cruise_pier_hotel-X48MR8?property=SJUXR", "title": "San Juan Luxury Private Round-Trip Transfer: SJU Airport - Cruise Pier - Hotel", "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis%20Mu%C3%B1oz%20Mar%C3%ADn%20International%20Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-23T21:46:13Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/es/en-us/hotels/sjurv-residence-inn-san-juan-isla-verde/overview/", "title": "Hotels San Juan Isla Verde Carolina, Puerto Rico | Residence Inn", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport?", "answer": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) offers currency exchange services through Travelex counters in Terminals A and C, both before and after security. A prayer room is available in Terminal A near the food court, and the airport provides free Wi‑Fi throughout all terminals.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Mu%C3%B1oz_Mar%C3%ADn_International_Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-21T20:24:02Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20the%20busiest%20airports%20in%20Puerto%20Rico", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Puerto Rico", "time_published": "2025-09-20T07:52:17Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis%20Mu%C3%B1oz%20Mar%C3%ADn%20International%20Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-23T21:46:13Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_busiest_airports_in_Puerto_Rico", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Puerto Rico", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2025-09-20T07:52:17Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1358063127&title=Luis_Mu%C3%B1oz_Mar%C3%ADn_International_Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2002-09-10T02:45:15Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Madrid to San Juan?", "answer": "The most common aircraft on the nonstop Madrid–San Juan route is the Airbus A330-200, operated by Iberia, with the Airbus A321-200 Neo also appearing regularly. Other Iberia variants like the A330, A320-100, and A321-100 show up less frequently, so the exact type can vary by day. On one-stop connections, the long-haul leg is often an Airbus A330-200 (via Miami on Iberia) or a Boeing 777-200 (via Miami or JFK on American), while the short leg is typically a Boeing 737 or Airbus A321. Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft, though the specific offering depends on the airline and the day’s equipment.", "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" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Madrid to San Juan?", "answer": "The only airline flying nonstop from Madrid to San Juan is Iberia (IB), a member of the oneworld alliance. No other alliances are represented by a nonstop carrier on this route, though other alliances may offer connecting itineraries.", "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" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Madrid?", "answer": "Madrid-Barajas has several paid-entry and Priority Pass lounges, though no major U.S. airline-branded clubs. In Terminal 4S (non-Schengen, where most long-haul flights depart), the Neptuno VIP Lounge is open 24 hours and can be accessed with a day pass or through programs like Priority Pass, offering showers, quiet areas, and runway views. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 each have a Sala VIP lounge (Cibeles, Puerta De Alcala, Puerta Del Sol) that are also available via day pass or membership, with standard amenities like drinks, snacks, and Wi-Fi. Terminal 4 landside has The Hub Lounge by Aerotel, which is bookable by the hour and includes sleep pods. Iberia's own premium lounges in T4 are reserved for business-class passengers and elite status holders flying Iberia or oneworld partners, but specific details on those are not publicly listed.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/spain/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas", "title": "Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport MAD Lounges - MAD Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/spain/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas", "title": "Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport MAD Lounges - MAD Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-xb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MAD", "title": "American Express Lounges at Madrid Barajas Airport | Amex XB", "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-au/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MAD", "title": "American Express Lounges at Madrid Barajas Airport | Amex AU", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://serviciosvip.aena.es/vip/en/aeropuertos/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/salas-vip/neptuno", "title": "Neptuno VIP Lounge at Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas Airport - Aena VIP Services", "favicon": "https://serviciosvip.aena.es/vip" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Madrid to San Juan?", "answer": "Baggage rules on the Madrid–San Juan route depend on the airline and fare class. Basic economy tickets often do not include a checked bag, while standard economy typically allows one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins and higher fares grant additional checked bags and larger carry‑on allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Madrid to San Juan?", "answer": "On flights from Madrid to San Juan, you can typically choose Economy, Premium Economy, or flat‑bed Business class, depending on the airline." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, but Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }