Travelling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Seattle.
To ensure you catch your SEA to MAD flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. These are the top stopovers between SEA and MAD:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Keflavik International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is P20,588. A round-trip fare right now is P42,913. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from SEA to MAD, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SEA to MAD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
81.27% of flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when taking off from SEA.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to SEA:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you have a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near MAD:
Pick up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and discover Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to central Madrid has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Madrid in April.
Lock in your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you want to visit Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SEA to MAD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Madrid, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Travel around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to tick off its leading attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are highlights.
