Flying from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport take 1 hour 46 minutes. Madrid and Algiers are in the same timezone (UTC+1), so you won't need to change your watch after you arrive.
Flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport start at 07:30 — the earliest with Iberia. The last flight of the day is the 22:05 option with Iberia. Overall, you can choose from 16 services every week between ALG and MAD.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Iberia runs direct flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Madrid — plus maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a city that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the ALG - MAD route are:
Bordeaux Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
Before booking your cheap ticket from ALG to MAD, check whether you need a visa to enter Spain. Visa and travel document requirements can vary and are updated frequently. To get the latest information, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of your destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Houari Boumediene Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is P2,662. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P5,251. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 9 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ALG to MAD.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Houari Boumediene Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
To reach Houari Boumediene Airport from central Algiers, it'll take around 22 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel near ALG? If you're catching an early flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Book a hotel near MAD if you're catching a late flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to central Madrid is about 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 37 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Madrid in April.
Book your flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you want to visit Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17 ºC and 36 ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0 ºC and 11 ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ALG to MAD around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Madrid
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the most popular stays in Madrid right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from ALG to MAD:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. El Retiro Park, Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor are popular attractions which should be on every Madrid itinerary.
Complete your Madrid trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks up our sleeve than just comparing flights. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, browse our car rental offers that'll give you the flexibility and freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Madrid stay.