Spain's vibrant and cultural capital

Madrid, which is the capital city of Spain, has the buzz and innovative architecture of a modern capital city, alongside a rich heritage and culture. The Prado is one of the world's great galleries, while Madrid's distinctive neighborhoods offer welcoming backdrops for tapas trails, fine dining and the famous city nightlife that goes on beyond dawn.

The best time to visit

Discounting Andorra, Madrid is the highest altitude capital in Europe, so the climate can tend towards extremes. In high summer temperatures can reach the 40s, while in winter they drop below freezing with occasional snowfall. Spring and autumn offer warm and mild conditions, ideal for exploring the city. The fiesta of Dos de Mayo on May 2nd features parades, bullfights and traditional music. Jazz fans congregate in Madrid in late October for the International Festival.

Madrid visitor facts

The sheer number of restaurants in Madrid keeps prices competitive and eating out is noticeably cheaper than in London. The famous tapas bars of the capital are a popular choice for snacking and pre-dinner drinks in the evenings. Madrid's markets are an inexpensive source of picnic foods.

Accommodation and travel in Madrid

There is a wide range of accommodation in Madrid to suit most budgets. Beds in backpacker hostels can be found for around 12 EUR per night. Rooms in an average 3 star hotel are available from about 80 EUR per person per night. The Madrid metro is the fastest and most convenient way of getting around the city. Single tickets cost around 1.50 EUR, but it is more economical to buy an all day tourist travelcard, the abono turistico, for around 8 EUR, or a ten ticket Metrobus pass which costs around 12 EUR. Metro tickets can also be used on the EMT bus services. Taxis are less expensive than in London, but the Madrid traffic can make journeys slow.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
Atlanta Madrid	Outbound 04/21/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK0032, TK1857 30h 40min	Return 05/19/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK1858, TK0031 37h 55min	Turkish Airlines	$615
Atlanta Madrid Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 04/02/25 2 Stopovers (MIA, LIS) NK1607, TP0224, TP1012 24h 40min	Return 04/13/25 2 Stopovers (LIS, MIA) TP1015, TP0225, NK0608 26h 16min	Spirit Airlines, TAP Air Portugal	$618
Best option Atlanta Madrid	Outbound 04/02/25 direct VS3884 08h 15min	Return 04/13/25 direct VS3890 10h 00min	Virgin Atlantic Airways	$1,334

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Boston Madrid	Outbound 06/08/25 2 Stopovers (OPO, LIS) TP0228, TP1929, TP1020 16h 10min	Return 06/12/25 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1011, TP0215 14h 45min	TAP Air Portugal	?	$545
Boston Madrid	Outbound 06/08/25 2 Stopovers (OPO, LIS) TP0228, TP1929, TP1020 16h 10min	Return 06/12/25 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1023, TP0215 18h 10min	TAP Air Portugal		$552
Best option Boston Madrid	Outbound 06/10/25 direct IB0348 07h 10min	Return 06/29/25 direct IB0345 08h 20min	Iberia	?	$901

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
Charlotte Madrid Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 04/12/25 2 Stopovers (EWR, ORY) NK0653, BF0721, TO4780 36h 20min	Return 04/27/25 2 Stopovers (LIS, MIA) TP1023, TP0225, NK0882 35h 39min	Spirit Airlines, French Bee, Transavia France	$803
Charlotte Madrid	Outbound 04/21/25 2 Stopovers (YYZ, YUL) AC8746, AC0414, AC0834 15h 20min	Return 05/19/25 2 Stopovers (ZRH, YYZ) LX2033, AC6836, AC8749 31h 46min	Air Canada	$806
Best option Charlotte Madrid	Outbound 04/21/25 direct AY4267 07h 50min	Return 05/19/25 direct AY4268 09h 00min	Finnair	$854

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Dallas Madrid	Outbound 04/21/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK0192, TK1859 36h 50min	Return 05/19/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK1860, TK0191 31h 55min	Turkish Airlines	?	$653
Dallas Madrid	Outbound 04/21/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK0192, TK1857 30h 25min	Return 05/19/25 1 Stopover (IST) TK1860, TK0191 31h 55min	Turkish Airlines	?	$669
Best option Dallas Madrid	Outbound 04/21/25 direct AY5644 09h 40min	Return 05/19/25 direct AY5657 11h 10min	Finnair		$813

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
Washington DC Madrid	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0234, TP1022 19h 45min	Return 04/27/25 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1011, TP0233 15h 45min	TAP Air Portugal	$735
Washington DC Madrid	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0234, TP1022 19h 45min	Return 04/27/25 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1011, TP0233 15h 45min	TAP Air Portugal	$739
Best option Washington DC Madrid	Outbound 06/18/25 direct AY5368 07h 50min	Return 07/15/25 direct AY5367 09h 10min	Finnair	$851 found 3 days ago

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