Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Johannesburg.
To ensure you get on your JNB to MAD flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between JNB and MAD include:
Zurich Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is ₹ 37,079. A return fare is currently ₹ 58,995. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JNB to MAD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
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 update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from JNB to MAD.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of O.R. Tambo International Airport, data shows 77.1% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near JNB? If you've booked an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Pick up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport about 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 about 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Madrid in April.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 36ºC. Book your flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from JNB to MAD sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top 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 major highlights starting with Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.