{ "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": "A nonstop flight from Madrid (MAD) to San Juan (SJU) typically takes about 8 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours. With one stop, common layovers in cities like Miami or New York can extend total travel time to around 12 to 15 hours." }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Madrid to San Juan?", "answer": "Yes, Iberia flies non‑stop from Madrid to San Juan with up to 16 weekly flights, operating daily. Departure times are typically around 12:45 PM, 4:10 PM, and 4:15 PM.", "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 and weekly frequencies are summarized 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). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Madrid to San Juan?", "answer": "Yes, visa or travel authorization requirements apply for travel from Madrid to San Juan. As Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, entry rules mirror those of the United States. Spanish citizens can travel visa-free under the Visa Waiver Program but must have an approved ESTA. U.S. citizens (including Puerto Ricans) do not need a visa, only a valid U.S. passport. For other nationalities, requirements vary: many need a visa or ESTA depending on their country of citizenship. Always check current requirements before travel." }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in San Juan?", "answer": "From Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), taxis and ride‑share services are the fastest and most‑used options to reach San Juan’s city center, typically taking 15–25 minutes. The Metropolitan Bus Authority (AMA) offers public bus service on route E40, but it is slower and less convenient for visitors with luggage. Rental cars are widely available at the airport, and many major hotels also provide shuttle services. No direct rail link serves the airport; the closest Tren Urbano station is several miles away and requires a bus or taxi connection.", "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_Mu%C3%B1oz_Marin_International_Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2002-09-10T02:45:15Z" }, { "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/wiki/Puerto%20Rico%20Metropolitan%20Bus%20Authority", "title": "Puerto Rico Metropolitan Bus Authority", "time_published": "2026-01-08T02:20:19Z" } ] }, "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 non‑stop flights from Madrid to San Juan, with 16 weekly departures at times like 12:45, 16:10, and 16:15. The median fare for this non‑stop service is about $1,141. No other airlines offer non‑stop service on this route, but connecting options via other European or U.S. hubs may be available.", "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" ] }, "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), Atlanta and Panama City. Miami offers numerous onward flights to San Juan with efficient U.S. preclearance. New York JFK provides broad connections and multiple daily frequencies. Atlanta, a major Delta hub, allows for seamless transfers. Panama City offers a southern routing with visa‑free transit for many nationalities, keeping total travel time competitive." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Madrid to San Juan?", "answer": "Reliability is generally good, but afternoon departures can face delays due to European air traffic. Iberia's early morning flights tend to depart on time." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San Juan?", "answer": "December to April offers warm, dry weather and fewer tourists, avoiding the summer heat and hurricane season." }, "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, any required visa or ESTA authorization, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage and any necessary vaccination or insurance documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in San Juan?", "answer": "San Juan has one main airport, Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, which serves the entire metropolitan area and is about 3 miles southeast of downtown." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Juan airport?", "answer": "San Juan Airport (SJU) does not have an on-site hotel, capsule hotel, or sleeping pods. For uninterrupted rest, a hotel is located at the airport, and several nearby hotels are connected by shuttle, such as the Residence Inn San Juan Isla Verde, which is a five-minute drive away.", "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" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Madrid to San Juan?", "answer": "The nonstop Madrid–San Juan flight is operated by Iberia using an Airbus A330-200. On connecting itineraries, the long-haul leg is also commonly an Airbus A330 (including the -200 and -300 variants) via Miami on Iberia, or a Boeing 787-8 via Bogotá on Avianca; other connecting options feature Boeing 777-200s, 767-400s, or an Airbus A321neo on the transatlantic segment, depending on the routing. The specific aircraft can vary by day and connecting city, and on most of these aircraft Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available.", "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": "Iberia (IB), a member of the oneworld alliance, operates the only nonstop flights from Madrid to San Juan, with daily service. Other alliances (SkyTeam and Star Alliance) may serve the route via connections, but no member airlines from those alliances operate nonstop on this city pair.", "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. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized 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). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "route_options", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Madrid?", "answer": "Madrid Airport (MAD) offers several lounges across its terminals, including Sala VIP Cibeles in Terminal 1, Sala VIP Puerta De Alcala in Terminal 2, Sala VIP Puerta Del Sol in Terminal 3, Sala VIP Plaza Mayor and The Hub Lounge Aerotel in Terminal 4, and the Neptuno Lounge in Terminal 4S (non-Schengen). Access is typically available for business-class passengers, elite status holders, or via day pass purchase; Priority Pass and American Express Platinum cards may also grant entry. The Neptuno Lounge features 24-hour operation, while others have varied hours, and many offer amenities like comfortable seating, complimentary snacks, and drinks. The Hub Lounge Aerotel additionally provides sleep pods for rest.", "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 allowance varies by airline and fare. Basic economy often restricts checked bags, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Madrid to San Juan?", "answer": "Flights from Madrid to San Juan typically offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class. Premium Economy is available on select airlines such as Iberia." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }