Flying from Bangkok to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Bangkok. Check out your options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when booking your flight from Bangkok to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).
The average length of a direct Bangkok to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is 13 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is six hours behind Bangkok. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid.
The busiest route is from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). Take your pick of 2 direct services every week. Iberojet operates a 6:05pm departure between BKK and MAD.
To ensure you get on your flight from Bangkok to MAD, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
You can find a direct flight from Bangkok to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
When departing from BKK, you can catch a direct flight from Bangkok to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport with Iberojet.
Iberojet is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from BKK to MAD.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Bangkok to MAD with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between BKK and MAD include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
BKK is about 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bangkok to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Suvarnabhumi Airport:
When it comes to Suvarnabhumi Airport's on-time performance, 67.87% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Split up your flight from Bangkok to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Don Mueang International Airport and MAD include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
On public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in about 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 27 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to MAD flight:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 66.48%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
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Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is $302. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $875. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Bangkok to MAD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Bangkok to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Madrid. July is when most people book flights from Bangkok to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Bangkok to MAD flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 36ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 11ºC.
More about Madrid
Start your Madrid trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Madrid when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Museo del Prado followed by Plaza Mayor and Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Around 193 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Salamanca, Casco Historico, Catedral de Salamanca and Plaza Mayor.