There are several ways to reach Madrid from New York. You can take a connecting flight as well as go for a direct one depending on the nature of your trip. There are two main airports in Madrid where you can land - Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas airport which is known for being the region’s largest and most bustling airport, on the other hand, stands Madrid-Cuatro Vientos airport which is a less obvious choice, though the place is the oldest airport in Spain. If you’re traveling with children Adolfo Suárez has excellent set up of children’s play area which will help you calm down your kid while being on a long journey.
Average period to get New York to Madrid flights is at least 2 months before the scheduled time of your journey. The cheapest month to fly in this route is February whereas, May-July is a time when airfare is almost 15 percent raised due to excessive demand. Also, never forget to compare prices on multiple sites before buying your flight ticket, and always search in incognito mode to avoid sudden rise in the price of the ticket.
Whether you’re in Madrid for a business trip or you’re vacationing with your whole family, if you have little time on your hand to see the city, you’ll need to know all the good places you can’t miss while you’re at it. Reserve the morning for the museums like the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofia Museum; the El Retiro Park visit is for your kids while you can shop for the family some amazing ethnic Spanish stuff at surprising cheap prices at the local flea-market, El Rastro.
During the afternoon you can take a brisk walk with your family from Plaza Mayor to Plaza de Oriente to enjoy the architecture and history of most palaces and convents in the vicinity. Also, don’t forget to get to the north-south axis of the of Madrid that includes important points of the city, for instance, the National Library, the Bank of Spain and the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.
Enjoy your stay in Madrid and soak in the uniqueness of this part of the European culture. Travel safe!
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