Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne is ten hours ahead of Madrid and follows the UTC+11 timezone.
Your MAD to MEL flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MAD and MEL include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Right now, C$571 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$1,213. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from MAD to MEL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAD to MEL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on 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 Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're getting in on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near MEL:
Travel at your own speed with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and find adventure across Melbourne and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to the centre of Melbourne has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Melbourne in April.
Book your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you'd like to visit Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to MEL in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Melbourne, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Journey around 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its must-visit sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another corner of Australia, head for Geelong, about 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are among the biggest draws.