2h 10min
Flight duration
GOA → MAD
IATA
1+
Airlines
3/wk
Flights/week
About Madrid
Madrid is the Spanish capital of culture, art and nightlife. The Prado Museum, the Reina Sofía with Picasso's Guernica, the tapas bars of La Latina and a nightlife that never stops. From Genoa it's just over two hours.
Top things to do & see
📍 Prado Museum
📍 Reina Sofía (Guernica)
📍 Retiro Park
📍 Puerta del Sol & Plaza Mayor
📍 La Latina (tapas)
📍 Royal Palace
📍 Gran Vía
📍 Mercado de San Miguel
When to go
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🟢 Recommended | ⬜ Low season
March-June and September-November. Summer is very hot (35-40°C).
Climate
Madrid has a continental climate with very hot summers (30-40°C) and cold winters (2-10°C). Little rain, plenty of light.
Where to stay
Sol-Gran Vía is the most central. La Latina for tapas. Malasaña and Chueca for nightlife. Salamanca for luxury shopping.
🏨 Find hotels in MadridPractical tips
- Madrid's metro is cheap and efficient: single ticket €1.50-2
- Best tapas are in La Latina on Sundays (El Rastro market + tapas)
- Main museums are free in the final hours of the day
- Barajas to centre: metro line 8 in 30 minutes (€4.50 + airport supplement)
- Spanish is essential outside tourist areas
- Dinner is eaten after 9pm, aperitivo from 8pm
✈ Genova GOA → Madrid MAD
Duration: ~2h 10min · Ryanair
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Duration: ~2h 10min · Ryanair
FAQ — Frequently asked questions
How long is the Genoa-Madrid flight?
The direct flight takes about 2 hours 10 minutes with Ryanair.
How to reach Madrid centre from the airport?
Metro line 8 reaches the centre in 30 minutes (€4.50 + €3 airport supplement).
Is Madrid expensive?
Less than Barcelona. Tapas, transport and hotels are generally affordable.
What to eat in Madrid?
Classic tapas: patatas bravas, jamón ibérico, croquetas, tortilla, calamares a la romana.