Traveling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
A direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport takes on average 10 hours 38 minutes. The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3, making it 4 hours behind Madrid.
You can choose from 12 weekly flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. The 12:00 departure with Iberia is the earliest flight out between MAD and GIG. Iberia operates the latest service of the day at 20:15 if you're not into early starts.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Iberia is your gateway to discovering Rio De Janeiro (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Brazil!). Check out the direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport offered by this carrier.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MAD and GIG are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Brazil, check with your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you all the necessary information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MAD to GIG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is C$435. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$913. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from MAD to GIG.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use 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)
Traveling from central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport takes approximately 37 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MAD:
Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Reserve a hotel near GIG if you're catching a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 3 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Rio De Janeiro based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from MAD to GIG in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Rio De Janeiro
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from MAD to GIG:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Complete your Rio De Janeiro trip with hotels and a car rental
We don't just compare flights. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, explore our great car rental offers that'll give you the flexibility and freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the perfect Rio De Janeiro stay.