Flights
Flights to Madrid
Flying to Madrid for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Madrid, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 1,170 upcoming events in and around Madrid (counted Nov 10, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to central Madrid is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 7.1 miles away. For Centro Cultural Flamenco Madrid, the nearest is MAD at 7.7 miles.
Airports serving Madrid
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Madrid, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 7.1 mi (12 km) | Large | Nearest to Centro Cultural Flamenco Madrid, Teatro Coliseum - Madrid, Teatro Nuevo Apolo, Under The Big Top - Escenario Puerta del Angel, Nuevo Teatro Alcala, Teatro Amaya, Espacio WAH At IFEMA Madrid and Estadio Metropolitano. |
Nearest airport to each Madrid venue
The busiest venues in and around Madrid, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Cultural Flamenco Madrid Hotels near Centro Cultural Flamenco Madrid | MAD, 7.7 mi | None |
| Teatro Coliseum - Madrid Hotels near Teatro Coliseum - Madrid | MAD, 8.5 mi | None |
| Teatro Nuevo Apolo Hotels near Teatro Nuevo Apolo | MAD, 8.5 mi | None |
| Under The Big Top - Escenario Puerta del Angel Hotels near Under The Big Top - Escenario Puerta del Angel | MAD, 9.7 mi | None |
| Nuevo Teatro Alcala Hotels near Nuevo Teatro Alcala | MAD, 6.8 mi | None |
| Teatro Amaya Hotels near Teatro Amaya | MAD, 7.5 mi | None |
| Espacio WAH At IFEMA Madrid Hotels near Espacio WAH At IFEMA Madrid | MAD, 3 mi | None |
| Estadio Metropolitano Hotels near Estadio Metropolitano | MAD, 3.2 mi | None |
Flying in for a Madrid event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 10, 2026): 269 events in and around Madrid; 64% on Fri–Sun; 162 of the 260 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Flamenco Show
Centro Cultural Flamenco Madrid, Madrid, Madrid
El Alma al Aire - The Musical
Teatro Coliseum - Madrid, Madrid, Madrid
Flamenco Show
Centro Cultural Flamenco Madrid, Madrid, Madrid
Les Miserables
Teatro Nuevo Apolo, Madrid, Madrid
Wicked
Nuevo Teatro Alcala, Madrid, Madrid
The Play That Goes Wrong
Teatro Amaya, Madrid, Madrid
Flamenco Show
Centro Cultural Flamenco Madrid, Madrid, Madrid
From about $47.00View TicketsFlamenco Show
Centro Cultural Flamenco Madrid, Madrid, Madrid
From about $54.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Madrid: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Centro Cultural Flamenco Madrid it is MAD, 7.7 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for Centro Cultural Flamenco Madrid?
The closest airport to Centro Cultural Flamenco Madrid is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 7.7 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Madrid in the next 30 days?
269 in and around Madrid in the 30 days from Nov 10, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 64% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 162 of the 260 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How far is MAD from central Madrid?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 7.1 miles (12 km) from central Madrid in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Which airport is best for Teatro Coliseum - Madrid?
The closest airport to Teatro Coliseum - Madrid is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 8.5 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Madrid?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to central Madrid, 7.1 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How many airports serve Madrid?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of central Madrid: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).
