Airline Reservations
for Cheap Flights to Madrid
Discount International Airline Tickets
| From | To | Valid Departing Dates | Airfares From | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | London | 04/01/2008 | - | 05/31/2008 | $557.00 |
| Chicago | Madrid | 04/01/2008 | - | 05/31/2008 | $619.00 |
| Los Angeles | London | 04/01/2008 | - | 05/31/2008 | $631.00 |
| Miami | Frankfurt | 04/01/2008 | - | 05/31/2008 | $708.00 |
| San Francisco | Berlin | 04/01/2008 | - | 05/31/2008 | $727.00 |
| Miami | Rome | 04/01/2008 | - | 05/31/2008 | $871.00 |
| Seattle | Hamburg | 04/01/2008 | - | 05/31/2008 | $698.00 |
| Los Angeles | Rome | 04/01/2008 | - | 05/31/2008 | $796.00 |
| Atlanta | Athens | 04/01/2008 | - | 05/31/2008 | $930.29 |
| Dallas | Amsterdam | 04/01/2008 | - | 05/31/2008 | $691.00 |
Madrid, is the capital of Spain and its economical, political and communications centre. Located in almost the middle of the country on a high central plain, this vibrant and dynamic city draws people from all over the globe. Up to the 10th century Madrid was not a historically important city until the Muslims relinguished it to Alfonso VI in 1083. In 1561, it was elevated to status as Spain’s capital city from a lowly provincial town by Felipe II and continued to expand. Madrid has since been enhancing infrastructures in the city with an eye to the future. Most tourist attractions are at the city core which makes sightseeing on foot an easy way to view Madrid. The city also has a highly sophisticated public transportation system which includes an underground subway. Every station has a well marked city map of the roads to assist people should they find themselves unsure of their surroundings.
Several tourist information offices are located in the city’s centre and these will provide the latest information regarding Madrid tourist attractions, museums, events, festivals, and tours. For accomodations in Madrid you will find everything from luxury hotels to small bed and breakfasts (pensiones). The Spanish people eat and retire late so it may be advisable to adjust your normal schedule to theirs so you won’t miss the nightlife. For instance, 1 am is considered peak time in bars during the week while ending an evening at 3 am is considered an early night. Madrid has a diversity of cuisines you can experience, such as those from the Basque and Catalonia regions. There are also many tapas bars located around the city where you can indulge in small portions of everything. The best tapas bars are found clustered around Plaza Santa Ana (St. Anna’s Square). Bull-fighting is what most people think of as the top attraction in Madrid but there is so much more to enjoy.
The variety and number of museums is staggering, such as the Museo del Prado, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reine Sofia, are all leading art museums. Known as Europe’s lushest capital city, Madrid has many parks and green spaces such as the Real Jardín Botánico (Royal Botanical Garden), Casa de Campo (Home Field) and Parque del Oeste (Park of the West), which offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Alternatively, you may want to row a boat on a lake in Parque del Retiro (Retreat Park) for relaxation.
For music lovers, the most renowned opera house is Teatro Real and Teatro de la Zarzuela is devoted mainly to Zarzuela and Operetta. Some other orchestral groups in Madrid are Orquesta Sinfonica de Madrid, Orquesta Sinfonica de la Comunidad de Madrid, Orquesta de Camara Reina Sofia. Madrid is ever evolving and with its varied range of activities and attractions, visitors to Madrid cannot help but be drawn to the vivacious spirit of the city and its people.
Cheap Flights to Madrid, Spain (MAD) vary on the time of year you travel. The cheapest flights are normally found during Madrid's lowest season for tourism and non holiday dates. Below is a list of months and the associated season pricing you might expect to find:.
Low Season - Cheapest Madrid Airfares: January 1st - March 31st and
November 1st - December 14th
Shoulder Season - Cheap Madrid Airfares: April 1st - May 31st and September 1st - October
31st
High Season - Expensive Madrid Airfares: June 1st - August 31st and December 15 -
December 31st
Madrid, Spain airport code is (MAD) and is known as the Barajas Airport.