Madrid to Salt Lake City Flights

Flying out of Madrid

Finding the right flights from Madrid can be as simple as doing a search at Orbitz.com. The search engine at the Orbtiz.com site combs through current flight schedules to show comparative costs, as well as departure and arrival times, layovers and other issues that make certain flight options more attractive than others. The Madrid-Barajas Airport, located at Avenida de la Hispanidad, 28042 Madrid, is 12 miles from the city center. It's the main hub for Iberia and does business with major airlines, including EasyJet, Delta, Air France, British Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Europa and others.

Parking at the Madrid-Barajas Airport

Orbitz.com can help travelers find convenient, affordable places on and off site for vacation parking. The airport in Madrid has express parking meant for dropping off and picking up travelers. For the first 30 minutes, the parking is free. Short- and long-term parking lots can be found at each terminal and cost from €9.60 for two hours up to €60 per day for Terminal 2 short-term parking. Long-term parking is available for €18.30 per day. The economy lot requires a shuttle ride back and forth to the terminals but costs only €10.80 per day or €62.80 per week.

Transportation to and From the Airport

For travelers who wish to avoid parking, Orbitz.com can help find special offers on ground transportation to and from Madrid-Barajas Airport. It takes approximately 30 minutes to get there from downtown by car. A credentialed taxi service will charge anywhere from €25 to €30 for the ride, but oftentimes there are taxi drivers inside the terminals offering cheaper rides who do not have the same credentials as those who have signed a contract with the airport. Passengers can also opt for a €2 train ride or take the bus for a similar fee.

Restaurants Near Madrid-Barajas Airport

There's no need to leave the airport to find an excellent selection of restaurants, counter service diners or bars. Orbitz.com can offer travelers deals on food and air packages, though they might not be dining in-house. The convenience of dining at the airport while waiting for flights from Madrid may be worth the cost, but passengers should expect the cost to be relatively more expensive than similar restaurants found in the city center.

Salt Lake City Airports

You can find cheap flights to Salt Lake City with Orbitz.com. Continental, Delta, Frontier, American, JetBlue, United, Southwest and US Airways offer service to Utah through Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), which is five miles northwest of the downtown area. The airport has two terminals and connects to Salt Lake City via I-80 at the exit for the I-15 and I-215 intersections.

Parking and Transportation at Salt Lake City International Airport

The parking areas are at the west and south ends of the airport's two terminals, and they are served by free shuttle buses. There are taxis, vans, limousines and Greyhound bus service available for transportation to destinations outside of the airport, or you can use Orbitz.com to make arrangements for a rental car from Budget, Hertz, Alamo, Avis, Dollar or National Company. Group transportation options include Xpress Shuttle and Quicksilver Private Transportation Services, which can get you to destinations on Utah's mountain slopes in under one hour.

Weather Information for Salt Lake City

January is the coldest month of the year in Salt Lake City, with average temperatures around 29 degrees Fahrenheit. The warmest month is July, with an average temperature of 77 degrees. The city enjoys an annual average temperature in the fifties.

Salt Lake City's Major Attractions

Temple Square, the Gateway, Capitol Hill, City Creek Center, Hogle Zoo and Bingham Canyon Copper Mine are just some of the popular places you should visit on a trip to Salt Lake City. Catch a quick bite at Bruges Waffles and Frites or the Copper Onion, and visit Red Iguana or Lone Star Taqueria for Mexican cuisine. The best time to visit the city is from November to March. However, September and October are great months for a trip to Salt Lake City if you are on a tight budget because many of the resorts offer discount rates during these months. For cheap flights to Salt Lake City, use Orbitz.com.