Madrid to Jerez De La Frontera 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.

Jerez Airport in Jerez de la Frontera

Jerez de la Frontera is the largest municipality in the province of Cadiz in Andalusia. Flights to Jerez de la Frontera land at Jerez Airport and can be booked easily with Orbitz.com.

The airport is five miles northeast of Jerez de la Frontera and is the main airport of Costa de la Luz in Southern Spain. Jerez Airport has flights to Spain, the UK, and other locations in Europe through its major carriers, including Air Berlin, Transavia, Condor, TuiFly, LuxAir and Swiss Airline.

Transportation from the Airport

Traveling to and from the airport is made easier and faster by the new train link with Cadiz and Jerez de la Frontera. The airport extension of the Renfe Cercanias local train connects the airport to the provincial capital and runs from Cadiz, San Fernando, Puerto Santa Maria and Jerez. Two buses also service Jerez Airport. Line M-050 runs to and from the city center, while Line-M051 traverses Jerez de la Frontera, Puerto Santa Maria and Cadiz City. There are five car rental companies with counters at the airport's arrival hall. Taxis also await passengers outside the arrival hall.

Weather in Jerez de la Frontera

Jerez and the rest of Cadiz province is located between the sea and the mountains and thus experiences a Mediterranean climate characterized by long, warm summers and wet, cold winters. July and August are the warmest months of the year, with temperatures reaching 33 degrees Celsius. The rainy season starts in October and lasts until April.

Major Attractions in Jerez de la Frontera

The municipality is home to several famous churches. The Cathedral of San Salvador, locally known as Jerez de la Frontera Cathedral, is one of the most visited buildings in the municipality. The Alcazar of Jerez de la Frontera was once a Moorish fortress until it was rebuilt into a park. The Alcazar houses the Octagonal Tower, the Tower of Ponce de Leon and several structures dating back to the 12th century. You can find and book budget flights to Jerez de la Frontera with Orbitz.com.