Travelling from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Columbia.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CAE to MAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CAE and MAD include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
$1,529 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,362. These prices can change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from CAE to MAD, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CAE to MAD.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
CAE is located at 125-A Summer Lake.
79.08% of flights that take off from Columbia Metropolitan Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Columbia Metropolitan Airport from central Columbia, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CAE:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
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 to explore Madrid and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Madrid. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Madrid. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you'd like to visit Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 36ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAE to MAD in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.