Traveling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
Phoenix is eight hours behind Madrid and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MAD to PHX flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAD and PHX:
London Heathrow Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport flight is AED 1,204. A round-trip plane ticket is currently AED 2,230. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from MAD to PHX, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of the departures from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% land on time at their destination.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometers from central Madrid. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
If you're landing on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near PHX:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Phoenix and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to central Phoenix has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometers away.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Phoenix based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Phoenix during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to PHX in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
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