Situated within the center of the country, Madrid is both the capital and the largest city in Spain. Since it’s equally popular with travelers who want to take in the historic sites and rich culture, as well as international businesspeople looking to take advantage of the conference centers and networking opportunities, cheap flights to Madrid are easy to come across at any time of the year, wherever you’re travelling from.
The city enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with continental influences, characterized by very hot summers with hardly any rainfall and equally cold winters with a fair amount of rainfall and sometimes even snow. The most popular time to visit the city is during the summer months between July and August, when low-cost flights to Madrid will be most difficult to come across. Although this is the busiest time of the year to visit the city, the weather can get remarkably hot during these months, when temperatures regularly exceed 90°C and can feel even hotter, due to the city surroundings.
If you’re looking for a cheap getaway and want to snap up some budget flights to Madrid, your best bet is to go in either May or September. During these months, you’ll be able to enjoy pleasantly warm weather, cheap flights and affordable accommodation prices, without the huge crowds which the summer months attracts.
Whichever time of year you choose to visit Madrid, you’ll find yourself surrounded by things to see and do. The almost never-ending number of tempting tapas bars, delicious artisan chocolate shops and sophisticated wine bars will keep the foodies happy, whilst culture vultures will be in their element with the massive selection of art galleries, museums and historical attractions on offer. Families are also well-catered for in the city, with a number of zoos, theme parks and interactive child-friendly museums which provide loads of exhibits for children to play with.