Question 1

How long does it take to travel from San José to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Madrid takes around 9.9 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between San José and Madrid?

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The flight distance between San José and Madrid is 8509 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between San José and Madrid. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Iberojet Airlines, Iberia Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Panama, Bogotá, Medellín, Los Angeles, Quepos, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Edinburgh, Guatemala City, Managua, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Nosara, Vancouver, Cartagena, Miami.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Madrid and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Liverpool, Lisbon, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Tel Aviv, Bristol, Rome, Paris, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Berlin, Budapest, Warsaw, Bucharest, Leeds.

Question 6

What airports are near San José?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.

Question 7

What airports are near Madrid?

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The main airport in Madrid is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. It is also served by Salamanca, Valladolid.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between San José and Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between San José and Madrid with Iberia Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air Europa.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between San José and Madrid?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José and Madrid, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between San José and Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between San José and Madrid, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near San José?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero

Question 12

How many airports are there near Madrid?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Madrid. The main one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and other nearby airports include Salamanca, Valladolid.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Madrid depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Madrid arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Madrid, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between San José and Madrid depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between San José and Madrid arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Madrid, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metro Line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios	12-15 min	€4.50 – €6; includes €3 airport supplement	every 4–7 min (traffic dependent)	fast access to metro network
Cercanías C1 train to Atocha/Sol	25-30 min	€2.60; standard single fare	every 30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travel to Atocha
EMT Express Bus to Atocha	30-40 min	€5; flat fare; 24-hour service	every 15–35 min (traffic dependent)	24-hour budget option
Taxi (fixed fare to center)	20-40 min	fixed fare within M-30 ring	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Uber/Cabify)	20-45 min	€20 – €40; varies with demand and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private transfer	20-40 min	€40 – €70; pre-booked; varies by provider	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or guaranteed pickup
Rental car	25-50 min	€30 – €80; daily rate; parking extra	on-demand (traffic dependent)	onward travel flexibility

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	6°C	-1°C
February	8°C	0°C
March	12°C	2°C
April	16°C	6°C
May	20°C	9°C
June	25°C	14°C
July	28°C	16°C
August	27°C	16°C
September	22°C	12°C
October	17°C	8°C
November	11°C	3°C
December	7°C	0°C

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