Flights from Madrid to Cairns

Arriving in Cairns

Book your flights to Cairns with Etihad Airways and get ready to experience the calming presence of the Great Barrier Reef with its numerous wonders.

Plan Your Cairns Holiday

You will be engulfed by a variety of exotic experiences when you travel to Cairns. Activities like kitesurfing and skydiving pump up the adrenaline, while those who want to enjoy the peace can go on a reef cruise or relax in the lagoons. Shopping enthusiasts will find plenty of shopping centres to buy souvenirs for family and friends. The beautiful scenery and weather are perfect whether you're on a romantic getaway or family holiday. Book your tickets to Cairns in advance to attend the Rainforest and the Annual Reef Carnivals.

The best time for travellers to experience nature’s treasure-trove in Cairns is in its winter months from June to August. Planning a trip from November to May is a good decision if you want to find cheap hotels in Cairns. To watch the marine stingers in their natural habitat travel during this season also. Be sure to find attractive flight deals to Cairns by checking out the offers in our Deals section.

Flying from Madrid

Book your flights from Madrid to hundreds of international destinations with Etihad Airways and experience luxurious travel arrangements and superb comfort throughout your journey.

Major Airports in Madrid

In Madrid, the local and busiest Spanish airport is Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). It lies approximately 13 km from the city and has four well connected main terminals. As you may expect from a vibrant and bustling hub, Madrid-Barajas Airport offers travellers excellent shops, restaurants, business facilities, advice and tourist information points and comfortable lounges.

Airport Transportation in Madrid

In Madrid, frequent and well-organised transport networks ensure accessing the airport is relatively easy and comfortable. It is possible to take a bus to Madrid-Barajas Airport where all four terminals are serviced by buses and shuttles both on and off-site. The journey from the city to the airport takes around 30 minutes by road.

A taxi to Madrid-Barajas Airport is also easy to arrange although there is an additional charge for airport traffic. Madrid-Barajas Airport has a designated taxi area outside the terminal buildings, making finding a cab relatively easy. The train to Madrid-Barajas Airport is also an option by using the metro, which connects the airport and many city regions.

Choose Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, for flights from Madrid to Cairns on which you will be travelling in comfort and style.