Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is 4 hours 45 minutes.
Tel Aviv's timezone is UTC+2, making Tel Aviv one hour ahead of Madrid.
Choose from 52 weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flights. The 00:50 departure with El Al is the earliest available. El Al operates the latest service of the day at 22:50.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MAD to TLV flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can fly nonstop to Tel Aviv, Israel. Jet off with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Iberia Express.
With a dependable 85.71% of services arriving on schedule, Air Europa is the most punctual carrier operating MAD to TLV flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAD and TLV:
Naples International Airport
Malta International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight is ₹ 8,901. A return fare right now is ₹ 17,894. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAD to TLV.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MAD to TLV.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of the departures from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% touch down on time at their destination.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MAD? If you're catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you're getting in on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near TLV:
Pick up a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car and discover Tel Aviv and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Ben Gurion International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Tel Aviv based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tel Aviv during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to TLV in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Israel waiting to be discovered. Around 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a visit to Jerusalem will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Trench From 6-Day-War, chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit.
If you want to check out another great destination in Israel, head for Haifa, roughly 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak are among its highlights.
