Madrid to San Juan (MAD–SJU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MAD–SJU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Iberia leads the route. The flight covers 3,964 miles in approximately 8h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: AY, BA, EI | 14 | 32Q, 332 | 8h40-8h55 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA, EI |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · SJU: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 12:00 PM in San Juan.
Puerto Rico is a US territory. Spanish passport holders need either an ESTA or a US visa to enter. Spain is part of the US Visa Waiver Program, so the ESTA is the standard option for tourism or business stays up to 90 days. Apply online at the official CBP site (esta.cbp.dhs.gov) at least 72 hours before departure. The fee is USD 21. Approval is usually instant but can take up to 72 hours. The ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires.
US Customs and Border Protection runs the same immigration process in Puerto Rico as at any mainland US airport. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay. You will go through CBP questioning, fingerprinting, and photo capture on arrival. Have your hotel address and return flight details ready.
The 90-day ESTA stay cannot be extended from within US territory. If you need longer than 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Madrid before traveling. The visa interview wait time in Madrid is typically 2 to 4 weeks.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
MAD–SJU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to SJU
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to SJU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to SJU is about 8 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,964 miles (6,379 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 106 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Punta Cana, Las Américas and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.