{ "response": { "Key": "US-MAD", "orig": { "code": "US", "type": "country", "country": "United States" }, "dest": { "code": "MAD", "type": "airport", "city": "Madrid", "fullCity": "Madrid, Spain", "airport": "Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "From which cities in United States can I fly to Madrid?", "answer": "There are nonstop flights to Madrid from 12 US cities, led by New York (JFK) with 168 weekly flights on carriers like United, Iberia, Air Europa, American, and Delta, followed by Miami (137 flights) and Boston (77 flights). Other nonstop gateways include Chicago O'Hare, Philadelphia, Dallas/Fort Worth, Charlotte, Atlanta, Washington Dulles, Orlando, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, with service from airlines such as Iberia, American, Delta, and JetBlue. Most travelers choose a departure city based on proximity and flight frequency, with the Northeast corridor offering the most options, while those further from a nonstop gateway can connect through a major hub like New York or Miami. Red-eye flights are available from New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Orlando, arriving the next morning in Madrid.", "methodology": "The U.S. departure cities with nonstop service to this destination and their 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 identify every U.S. airport with scheduled nonstop service, group airports into their metropolitan areas, and rank cities by scheduled weekly departures.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q1": { "question": "How long is the flight from United States to Madrid?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from the United States to Madrid typically take about 7 hours from New York, 7 hours 10 minutes from Boston, and 8 hours 25 minutes from Miami. From Chicago, the flight is around 8 hours 5 minutes, while Philadelphia clocks in at roughly 7 hours 5 minutes. One-stop connections from other major US cities can add several hours, with return flights generally similar in duration.", "methodology": "Flight times from each U.S. departure city 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 time is the median scheduled duration of that city's nonstop services to this destination.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there direct flights from United States to Madrid?", "answer": "Yes, there are direct non-stop flights from the United States to Madrid (MAD). Twelve U.S. cities offer non-stop service, with New York (JFK) having the most frequent flights at 168 per week on carriers like United, Iberia, Air Europa, American, and Delta. Other major gateways include Miami (MIA), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Philadelphia (PHL), Dallas (DFW), Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL), Washington (IAD), Orlando (MCO), Los Angeles (LAX), and San Francisco (SFO). Flight times range from about 7 hours from the East Coast to over 11 hours from the West Coast.", "methodology": "Nonstop service is identified from the scheduled operating flights in 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); a destination with no scheduled nonstop from the United States is reported as having none.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q3": { "question": "Which cities in United States are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to Madrid?", "answer": "New York and Miami are typically cheapest and easiest for Madrid, with the most nonstop options and competition. Chicago and Dallas also offer strong service. West Coast departures add about three hours and usually cost more. Travellers from smaller cities often connect through these hubs." }, "q4": { "question": "Which airlines fly from United States to Madrid?", "answer": "American, Iberia, United, Delta, Air Europa, and JetBlue fly nonstop to Madrid from major US cities. American (Oneworld), Iberia (Oneworld), United (Star Alliance), Delta (SkyTeam), and Air Europa (SkyTeam) cover alliances.", "methodology": "Airlines are the operating carriers scheduled on nonstop services from each U.S. departure city, taken 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).", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q5": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from United States to Madrid?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from the US to Madrid are typically November through March, excluding winter holidays. Book 2-4 months ahead, and aim for Tuesday or Wednesday departures and red-eye flights, which often offer lower fares." }, "q6": { "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from United States to Madrid?", "answer": "For flights from the United States to Madrid, book 8 to 12 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and availability, but secure seats 14 to 16 weeks early if traveling during peak periods like summer, Christmas, or Semana Santa." }, "q8": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights from United States to Madrid?", "answer": "Standard transatlantic economy fares on Iberia, American, and Delta typically include one checked bag, but basic economy tickets often exclude it or charge extra. Premium cabins allow two bags. Confirm your fare's rules before packing." }, "q10": { "question": "What time of day is usually cheapest for flights from United States to Madrid?", "answer": "Afternoon and evening departures from the U.S. to Madrid often have lower fares, especially midweek and outside peak summer. Morning flights can be pricier due to business demand. Prices vary by season and day of week, so compare times when booking." }, "q11": { "question": "Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport to downtown Madrid?", "answer": "Flights from the United States to Madrid arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), located about 13 km northeast of the city center. The airport has direct Metro Line 8 service to Nuevos Ministerios station in roughly 20 minutes, as well as Cercanías commuter trains from Terminal 4 that reach central stations like Atocha and Chamartín. Public EMT buses and express airport shuttles also connect to Avenida de América and other points, while taxis and ride-share services are available at all terminals with a typical drive of 20–30 minutes to downtown depending on traffic.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "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" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q12": { "question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights from United States to Madrid?", "answer": "Flights to Madrid typically offer economy, premium economy and lie-flat business class. Dedicated first class is not offered on these routes." }, "q13": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Madrid airport?", "answer": "Madrid Barajas Airport has an on-site hotel called Air Rooms, located landside in Terminal 4, offering private rooms for overnight stays or day use in 3-6 hour blocks. There are no capsule hotels or sleeping pods inside the terminals, but several nearby hotels like the Novotel Madrid Campo de las Naciones and ibis Madrid Aeropuerto Barajas are connected by shuttle. The ibis shuttle runs every 45 minutes during scheduled hours, while the Novotel is a 5-minute walk from the IFEMA metro stop.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "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" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q14": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options at Madrid airport?", "answer": "Madrid Airport offers several lounges across its terminals. In Terminal 4, the Sala VIP Plaza Mayor is available to eligible passengers, while the satellite Terminal 4S houses the Neptuno Lounge, which is accessible 24 hours and reserved for non‑Schengen flights. Terminal 1 has the Sala VIP Cibeles, Terminal 2 the Sala VIP Puerta De Alcala, and Terminal 3 the Sala VIP Puerta Del Sol. Additionally, The Hub Lounge Aerotel is located in Terminal 4. Access is typically granted to business‑class travelers, elite status holders, and Priority Pass members, with day passes available for purchase; the Neptuno Lounge, for example, offers a three‑hour stay with fast‑track security available for an extra fee.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "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" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." } } } }