Cheap air tickets to Madrid

Madrid is an exciting city full of countless spectacular attractions. This Spanish capital city is situated on the banks of the River Manzanares, and is a place of both political and cultural importance. It's a major financial hub and considered to be one of the top 20 most liveable cities in the world. Although the city abounds in modern infrastructure, you'll come across many neighbourhoods and historic sites that'll remind you of its past. Whether you're here to check out the art galleries, tour the churches or sample the local cuisine, Madrid won't disappoint.

You'll find cheaper air tickets to Madrid in the winter, but if you really want to see the city come alive, visit during the balmy summer months. It's here you'll find bustling flea markets, fine art exhibitions, a myriad tapas bars and swank nightclubs.

Don't know how to plan your sightseeing itinerary? Take our list of must-dos along:

• Pick up a couple of bottles of wine and grab some tapas at the Mercado San Miguel
• Head to the popular Plaza de Cibeles by night to see the architecture and the fountain in a different light
• Spend the day at the 300-acre Retiro Park–known for its formal gardens, playgrounds and lakes
• Spend an hour or two at the Plaza Mayor—a popular tourist haunt packed with souvenir shops and restaurants
• Walk through the Puerta del Sol by night to check out the vibrant nightclubs that throw their doors open to party-goers
• To learn more about life on the royal side, visit the Royal Palace of Madrid that boasts 3000 luxurious rooms
• Spend the morning at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum that houses works of art created by the world's most famous artists
• Don't forget to make a stop at the Prado Museum–famous for its Spanish, Flemish and Italian masterpieces
• Catch a game at the Bernabéu Stadium—the city's main football stadium
• Sit down to dinner and a flamenco show in the city to experience Spanish culture at its best

The Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport serves passengers flying to and from this city. It's considered Europe's 6th busiest airport and serves over 50 million people per year. The airport was named after the neighbouring district of Bajaras. It has become a gateway for passengers travelling to the Iberian Peninsula from places throughout Europe.