What airport should I arrive to?

For the Madrid Intensive Junior Teen Residence Program, you should arrive to the Madrid Barajas International Airport where you will be met by a school chaperone in the arrival's hall.  You will be taken to program campus approximately 15 kms from the centre of Madrid.

When should I arrive?

For the July 18th start date, arrival is Sunday, July 18th and departure is Saturday, July 31st or Saturday, August 14th; for the July 31st start date, arrival is Saturday, July 31st and departure is Saturday, August 14th, 2010.  For flights from the US/Canada this means leaving the US/Canada the day before your arrival date (Saturday for a Sunday morning arrival and Friday for a Saturday morning arrival).

How can I get to Madrid from the US/Canada?

There are numerous direct flights between the US/Canada and Madrid. Here is a partial list of airlines (this list is by no means comprehensive so check with your travel agent for additional options):

Air Canada

Air France

American Airlines

Continental Airlines

Delta Airlines

Lufthansa

Northwest Airlines

There are also numerous indirect flights between the US/Canada and Madrid Barajas International airport. We suggest you contact your travel agent for options.

Can I fly as an Unaccompanied Minor?

Yes, this program does support students travelling as an Unaccompanied Minor. You must advise us in advance if you have booked this service with your airline. Please note: there is $75 service charge to coordinate the special airport pick-up and drop-off requirements with the host school.

Can The Learning Traveller recommend a travel agency that can help me with my travel arrangements?

The Learning Traveller and STA Travel have joined together to offer participants customized and affordable travel options.  STA Travel is the worldwide leader in student and youth travel, offering low fares, flexible tickets, and expert advice from experienced travel advisors.  Together, The Learning Traveller and STA Travel offer all of the support and services you'll need to make your language learning adventure memorable, worthwhile and fun!

If I want to make my own travel arrangements can you recommend any good travel sites?

There are some great sites out there!  In addition to www.expedia.com, www.expedia.ca, www.travelocity.com and www.travelocity.ca a few of our favorites include www.kayak.com, where you can compare different fares and then book directly through the website offering the best price and www.farecast.com, where you can compare fares and get a forecast of the best time to buy your ticket based on whether or not fares are predicted to go up or down.

And once you have your booking confirmed, be sure to provide us with your travel plans by e-mail so we can inform the school!

Please note: For the Madrid Intensive Junior Residence Program you should plan to arrive/depart between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. We cannot guarantee accommodation availability for arrivals before the arrival or departure days listed above. Also, there may be extra transfer charges if you arrive or depart outside of these days or the hours listed above.  Please call us toll-free on 1 888 386 1411 if you are having trouble getting flights for the required days/times. 

Once you have your booking confirmed, be sure to provide us with your travel plans so we can inform the school!

Questions about travel arrangements? Call us toll-free 1 888 386 1411