Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours.
The timezone in Charlotte is UTC-4, which is five hours behind Madrid.
You can choose from ten weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flights. The 12:00 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight available. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 13:00.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MAD to CLT flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Getting to Charlotte (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy with American Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers MAD to CLT flights. A reliable 80.0% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MAD and CLT include:
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Currently, AED 1,160 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 2,021. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAD to CLT.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MAD to CLT is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of the flights that depart from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% arrive on time at their destination.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometers from central Madrid. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CLT instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Charlotte Douglas International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Easirent or Budget and venture far and wide through Charlotte and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Charlotte Douglas International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
From Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte is approximately 14 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the center.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 4 hours 55 minutes.
When to fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Charlotte. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Charlotte during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to CLT in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Charlotte has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometers south-west of Charlotte, a visit to Atlanta will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park.
Around 467 kilometers north-east of Charlotte, Virginia Beach is another essential stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Marina Shores Marina, Rudee Inlet Station Marina and Allegra.
