Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Warsaw: what you need to know
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Warsaw.
Madrid (the location of Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport) and Warsaw follow the same timezone — UTC+1.
The busiest route is from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW). Take your pick of 14 services every week between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MAD to WAW is the 10:10 Wizz Air service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 19:15 with Wizz Air.
To avoid rushing for your MAD to Warsaw flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow even more breathing space. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Direct Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Warsaw tickets are available for booking. Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) will be where your journey ends.
You'll have your choice of carriers operating direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Warsaw. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from MAD to Warsaw. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
MAD is around 13 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. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near MAD. Whether you have an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Warsaw or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Of the flights that depart from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Warsaw
P2,478 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Warsaw flight. A return plane ticket starts at P4,666. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap flights from MAD to Warsaw by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for picking up a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Warsaw tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Airports in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
The distance from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw is roughly 8 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to WAW if you're coming in on a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Warsaw. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Frederic Chopin Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and explore beyond Warsaw's main sights.
Booking your ride from Frederic Chopin Airport around one week ahead of your flight from MAD to Warsaw can help you secure the lowest rate.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
After your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Warsaw has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 50 minutes by car. Central Warsaw is roughly 40 kilometres from Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour on public transport.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near WMI. Kick back and get cosy after your MAD to Warsaw flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Carwiz, Flex To Go and kaizen rent make collecting a Warsaw-Modlin Airport rental car simple. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at WMI can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Warsaw
Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Warsaw. The city comes alive in peak season, but hotel rates are usually higher and attractions can be crowded. Go to Warsaw in the off-season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Warsaw is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Warsaw plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to Warsaw in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
More about Warsaw
Once you've booked your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Warsaw, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Warsaw:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens and Palace of Culture and Science are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Warsaw itinerary.
Explore more of Poland
Lodz is just one of the many cities in Poland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Warsaw. Around 121 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Piotrkowska Street, Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art.
Krakow is another well-known destination in Poland and is around 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. No trip is complete without experiencing St. Mary's Basilica, Planty Park and 100 oak park.