Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 6 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Paris and Madrid are in the same timezone (UTC+1).
Flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport start from 05:45 — the first with Iberia. The latest flight is the 22:35 option with Iberia. Overall, you can take your pick of 185 services every week between MAD and CDG.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
One simple trip from MAD to CDG is all it takes to reach Paris, France. You'll find a range of carriers that operate direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, including:
We make it a cinch to get a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between MAD and CDG are:
Marseille Provence Airport
Bilbao Airport
Nantes Atlantique Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter France, contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the latest information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MAD to CDG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
P2,210 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. A return flight starts at P6,098. These prices may change based on availability.
Book 2 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAD to CDG.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The journey from central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport takes around 37 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a convenient hotel near MAD? If you're catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Consider staying in a hotel near CDG if you're on a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Paris. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 44 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
June is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Paris in February.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13 ºC and 29 ºC. Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to CDG in January. Average temperatures are between -2 ºC and 9 ºC then.
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip right by finding a fantastic stay. Once you've booked your flight from MAD to CDG, explore our range of hotel options including:
Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Paris must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
You'll find more than one way to get to Paris. Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is an alternative. Browse your options for flying in or out of this international airport.
Complete your Paris trip with hotels and a car rental
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