Travelling from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 50 minutes.
Madrid is seven hours ahead of Guadalajara and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from 12 weekly Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. The 10:00 departure with Aeromexico is the earliest you can take. Aeromexico operates the last service of the day at 11:20.
Your GDL to MAD flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Aeromexico offers direct flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Madrid — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
Aeromexico is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a reliable 80.0% of services arriving as planned, Aeromexico is the most punctual carrier offering GDL to MAD flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between GDL and MAD include:
Benito Juarez International Airport
Cancun International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Right now, $603 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,278. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book one month before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GDL to MAD.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
71.31% of flights taking off from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport from central Guadalajara, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near GDL? If you've booked an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you're landing on a late Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near MAD:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Madrid and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Madrid. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you'd like to go to Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GDL to MAD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've experienced Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Spain, consider Salamanca, about 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are key highlights.