{ "response": { "Key": "AUS-MAD", "orig": { "code": "AUS", "type": "airport", "city": "Austin", "fullCity": "Austin, Texas", "airport": "Bergstrom Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "MAD", "type": "airport", "city": "Madrid", "fullCity": "Madrid, Spain", "airport": "Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport" }, "faq": { "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Madrid?", "answer": "Madrid-Barajas Airport offers several ground transportation options to the city center, including the express bus line 203 (Atocha–Airport), local EMT buses (lines 101 and 200), regional intercity buses, and taxis. The Cercanías commuter train and Metro line 8 also connect the airport to central Madrid. Taxis are typically the fastest door-to-door option, while the express bus and metro are more economical. The metro is widely used by travelers for its reliability and direct access to the city, though the express bus 203 is particularly convenient for reaching Atocha station. Car rental services are available at the airport, but they are less common for city-center trips due to traffic and parking constraints.", "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" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Austin to Madrid?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Austin to Madrid, but connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available. For example, you can connect via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) on American Airlines, with the overnight leg departing DFW at 16:45 and arriving Madrid at 09:05 the next morning; other connecting hubs include Chicago O'Hare (ORD) on Iberia (departing 16:55, arriving 08:20), London Heathrow (LHR) on British Airways (departing Austin 17:55, arriving LHR 09:15), and Miami (MIA) on American (departing 19:15, arriving 09:55). All of these overnight legs land in the morning hours, arriving the next day.", "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 Austin to Madrid?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Austin to Madrid. The most common one-stop routings are via Dallas/Fort Worth on American and Iberia (with Iberia around 12 weekly connections and American around 8), via Atlanta on Delta (7 weekly), and via London Heathrow on British Airways (6 weekly). Other options include connections through Chicago O'Hare, Toronto, and several other US hubs.", "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 Austin and Madrid?", "answer": "Common layovers include Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt. Dallas and Miami offer broad connections and efficient transfers on the way to Madrid. Amsterdam and Frankfurt provide efficient European hubs with visa‑free transit for many travelers, keeping total travel time competitive." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Madrid?", "answer": "April to June and September to October offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Austin to Madrid?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least three months beyond your planned stay, any required Schengen visa or ETIAS authorization, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any vaccination or insurance documents Spain may require." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Madrid?", "answer": "Madrid has only one commercial airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, which serves all flights to the city." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Bergstrom Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Austin, CapMetro's high-frequency Route 20 bus provides direct public transit to the airport, with rideshare and taxi drop-offs at the upper-level departures curbside. Driving yourself is also easy with on-airport parking available, though parking adds cost and time compared to transit. Rideshare and taxis are typically the fastest and most popular options for door-to-door convenience, while the bus is the most economical choice.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/getting-around-austin", "title": "Getting Around Austin | Austin Center for Events | AustinTexas.gov", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/ground-transportation-barbara-jordan-terminal", "title": "Ground Transportation at the Barbara Jordan Terminal | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/page/aus-travel-tips-frequently-asked-questions", "title": "AUS Travel Tips & Frequently Asked Questions | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "http://www.austintexas.gov/airport", "title": "Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Airport", "favicon": "http://www.austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin%E2%80%93Bergstrom_International_Airport", "title": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T00:16:07Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Madrid airport?", "answer": "Madrid airport has a hotel directly inside Terminal 4: Aerotel Madrid Airport, a transit hotel with 22 rooms on Floor 1, Landside, bookable for day use or overnight. Additionally, GettSleep sleeping pods are located airside in Terminal 4S, Floor 1, with 32 soundproof capsules. Both are inside the airport, so no shuttle is needed.", "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" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport?", "answer": "Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport offers currency exchange offices and free Wi-Fi, and it has prayer rooms or chapels available for passengers. Currency exchange services are located in the public and transit areas of Terminals 1, 2, and 4, while free Wi-Fi is available throughout all terminals. The prayer rooms and chapels are situated in Terminal 4, providing a quiet space for reflection.", "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": "http://www.aena.es/es/aeropuerto-madrid-barajas/index.html", "title": "Página principal | Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas | Aena", "favicon": "http://www.aena.es/publica/assets/images/favico.svg" }, { "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.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/airport-services/categories-and-terminals/security.html", "title": "Security | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Austin and Madrid airports?", "answer": "At Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, travelers with disabilities can use the AUS For All program, which includes escorts for mobility or visual impairments, wheelchair-accessible shuttles, a Mobility Assistance Zone for rideshares and taxis, accessible companion care restrooms, and free visual interpreting through Aira; airlines provide wheelchair service from curb to aircraft, and TSA Cares can be booked 72 hours before a flight. At Madrid-Barajas, a paid Meet & Assist service offers personalized welcome and escort for departures, arrivals, or transit, and must be purchased at least 72 hours in advance. Travelers should arrange mobility assistance through their airline at least 48 hours before the flight.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/aus-all-accessibility-services", "title": "AUS For All: Accessibility Services | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/blog/equitable-navigation-aus-accessibility-services-our-passengers-visible-and-non-visible-disabilities", "title": "Equitable Navigation at AUS: Accessibility Services for Our Passengers with Visible and Non-visible Disabilities | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png", "time_published": "2023-09-21T22:15:41Z" }, { "url": "https://www.austintexas.gov/page/accessibility", "title": "Accessibility | Airport", "favicon": "https://www.austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/travel-security-austin-bergstrom-international-airport", "title": "Travel & Security at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/page/aus-travel-tips-frequently-asked-questions", "title": "AUS Travel Tips & Frequently Asked Questions | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/vip-services/meetassist.html", "title": "Meet & Assist | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "favicon": "https://www.aena.es/publica/assets/images/favico.svg" }, { "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": "http://www.aena.es/es/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/conocenos/contacta.html", "title": "Contacta | Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas | Aena", "favicon": "http://www.aena.es/publica/assets/images/favico.svg" }, { "url": "https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/airport-services/categories-and-terminals/security.html", "title": "Security | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Austin to Madrid?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Austin to Madrid, so travelers connect through hubs like Dallas/Fort Worth, London, or New York. American Airlines operates the most connecting itineraries, typically using Boeing 777-200s or Boeing 787-8s on the long-haul leg, while Iberia flies Airbus A330-300s or A330s, British Airways uses Airbus A350-1000s or Boeing 787-8s, and United flies Boeing 767-400s. Air Canada, Delta, JetBlue, and Lufthansa also offer connections, with long-haul aircraft such as the Airbus A330-300, A330-900 Neo, A350-900, Boeing 787-9, and Airbus A321-200 Neo.", "methodology": "Aircraft types 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Austin?", "answer": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport has a Delta Sky Club in the main terminal, accessible to Delta One, SkyTeam premium cabin, and Sky Club members. It offers a full bar, seasonal food, and runway views, with day passes available for eligible cardholders.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/AUS", "title": "American Express Lounges at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/aus-all-accessibility-services", "title": "AUS For All: Accessibility Services | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/AUS", "title": "American Express Lounges at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/travel-security-austin-bergstrom-international-airport", "title": "Travel & Security at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/austin-bergstrom-international", "title": "Austin-Bergstrom International Airport AUS Lounges - AUS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Austin to Madrid?", "answer": "Baggage rules on Austin–Madrid flights depend on the airline and fare. Basic economy tickets often do not include a checked bag; standard economy typically allows one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium economy and business fares are more generous, usually with two checked bags." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Austin to Madrid?", "answer": "Flights from Austin to Madrid generally offer Economy, Premium Economy, and flat‑bed Business class." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Same‑day change and standby policies differ by carrier and fare class, with flexible and premium cabin tickets offering the best options, while Basic Economy typically excludes them." } } } }