{ "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 U.S. cities 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 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 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 U.S. cities are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to Madrid?", "answer": "Boston is the cheapest U.S. origin for Madrid at $414 round-trip, followed closely by Washington at $418. New York City comes next at $542, and about 24 U.S. cities offer service to Madrid overall. Minneapolis, Chicago, and Dallas round out the lowest-fare origins at $596, $604, and $605 respectively.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q4": { "question": "Which airlines fly 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 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 to Madrid?", "answer": "Fares from the United States to Madrid are typically lowest when booked about 5 weeks ahead of departure, so aim to lock in your ticket roughly a month to five weeks out for the best pricing. Holidays and peak summer travel periods tend to sell out earlier, so plan further ahead for those dates.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Do I need a visa to travel to Madrid?", "answer": "For United States citizens, no visa is required for a short tourist visit to Madrid, Spain. Travelers may stay visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.\n\nA quick note: this is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_Schengen_Area", "title": "Visa policy of the Schengen Area", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/favicon/wikipedia.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Spain", "title": "Visa policy of Spain", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/favicon/wikipedia.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements", "title": "Spain entry requirements — GOV.UK", "favicon": "https://www.gov.uk/favicon.ico" } ], "preopenedReferences": true, "stageOnly": true }, "q8": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights 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 to Madrid?", "answer": "Morning departures tend to be cheapest for flights from the United States to Madrid, with typical round-trip fares around $768 for morning flights compared to an overall average of $839. This is about $70 below the route's typical fare, though actual prices can vary.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q11": { "question": "Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport to downtown Madrid?", "answer": "You will arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), the main international airport serving Madrid. From there, the Cercanías commuter train (C1/C10) connects Terminal 4 to central Madrid in about 25–30 minutes, and Metro line 8 links all terminals to Nuevos Ministerios in roughly 15–20 minutes. The Exprés Aeropuerto bus (line 203) runs 24/7 between the airport and Atocha station in about 30–40 minutes, while local EMT buses 101 and 200 also serve the airport. Taxis and ride-share services are readily available at all terminals and typically reach the city centre in 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/getting-there/trains.html", "title": "How to get here by train | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "favicon": "https://www.aena.es/publica/assets/images/favico.svg" }, { "url": "https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/getting-there/bus.html", "title": "How to get here by bus | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "favicon": "https://www.aena.es/publica/assets/images/favico.svg" }, { "url": "https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/airport-services/transport-between-terminals.html", "title": "Transport between terminals | Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "favicon": "https://www.aena.es/publica/assets/images/favico.svg" }, { "url": "https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/getting-there/taxi.html", "title": "How to get here by taxi | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.aena.es/es/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/como-llegar/autobus.html", "title": "Cómo llegar en autobús | Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas | Aena", "favicon": "https://www.aena.es/publica/assets/images/favico.svg" } ] }, "q12": { "question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights 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 Airport (MAD) has on-site sleeping options: Aerotel Madrid Airport, a transit hotel with 22 rooms in Terminal 4, Floor 1, landside, and GettSleep sleeping pods — 32 soundproof capsules in Terminal 4S, Floor 1, airside. These are inside the airport, so no shuttle is required for them. Several nearby hotels, such as Hotel Barajas Plaza and ibis Madrid Aeropuerto Barajas, offer free airport shuttles.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/airport-services/categories-and-terminals/air-rooms-and-sleeping-pods.html", "title": "Air Rooms and sleeping pods | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.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://www.aena.es/es/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/servicios-del-aeropuerto/categorias-y-terminales/air-rooms-y-cabinas-de-descanso.html", "title": "Air Rooms | Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas | Aena", "favicon": "https://www.aena.es/publica/assets/images/favico.svg" }, { "url": "https://all.accor.com/a/tr/destination/place/hotels-adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas-airport-ci266.html", "title": "Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Havalimanı, Madrid yakınındaki oteller: all.accor.com ile rezervasyon yapın", "time_published": "2026-03-14T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.melia.com/sq/hotels/spanje/madrid/madrid-airport-suites-by-melia", "title": "Madrid Airport Suites Affiliated by Meliá | Çmimi më i mirë online për apartamente 2-dhomëshe në Madrid | Melia.com", "favicon": "https://www.melia.com/favicon.ico" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options at Madrid airport?", "answer": "Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport has several airport lounges, including the Cibeles lounge in Terminal 1, Puerta de Alcala in Terminal 2, Puerta del Sol in Terminal 3, and Plaza Mayor, Neptuno, and Aerotel Madrid in Terminal 4. These lounges are generally accessible to Priority Pass members, with some also available to business class passengers and elite status holders, and they typically offer amenities like refreshments, Wi-Fi, and showers. The Puerta de Alcala lounge, for example, is open 24 hours and features comfortable seating, a selection of food and beverages, and shower facilities.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://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", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46" }, { "url": "https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/vip-services/vip-lounges/salas-vip-t2.html", "title": "T2 VIP lounge | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "favicon": "https://www.aena.es/publica/assets/images/favico.svg" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/es-LA/lounges/spain/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas", "title": "Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport MAD Lounges - MAD Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://www.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/airport-guides/madrid-barajas/t-2", "title": "Madrid Adolfo Suarez-Barajas MAD T2 - Lounges and info. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://serviciosvip.aena.es/vip/en/aeropuertos/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/salas-vip/puerta-del-sol", "title": "Puerta del Sol VIP Lounge in Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas Airport - Aena VIP Services", "favicon": "https://serviciosvip.aena.es/vip" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Madrid?", "answer": "The cheapest day of the week to fly from the United States to Madrid is Tuesday, with a typical round-trip fare of $463 compared to a weekly average of $497. Midweek departures like Tuesday generally beat weekend flights, so aiming for a Tuesday departure can save around $34 on average.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] } } } }