City break · Culture · Food. Compare cheap flights to Madrid from UK airports — flight time 2h 30m from London.
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Madrid is a short-haul destination from the UK — around 2h 30m in the air from London, which makes it a realistic long weekend. Travellers come for a classic city break, the culture and the food. We track fares from 12 UK departure points including London Stansted, Bristol and Manchester — each has its own comparison page below.
Most visitors aim for Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. The lowest return fare we have seen is £28 for a trip starting in December, from London Stansted (checked 4 Nov). On the ground, Euro (EUR) is the local currency and Spanish the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel.
| Departure airport | Lowest return seen | Typical return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted (STN) | £28 (trip starting in December) | £74 | Check price |
| Bristol (BRS) | £30 (trip starting in November) | £94 | Check price |
| Manchester (MAN) | £30 (trip starting in November) | £81 | Check price |
| London Luton (LTN) | £36 (trip starting in December) | £79 | Check price |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £43 (trip starting in December) | £108 | Check price |
| Birmingham (BHX) | £47 (trip starting in December) | £144 | Check price |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | £61 (trip starting in November) | £126 | Check price |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | £76 (trip starting in December) | £86 | Check price |
| Glasgow (GLA) | £89 (trip starting in December) | £131 | Check price |
| Newcastle (NCL) | £115 (trip starting in December) | £168 | Check price |
| East Midlands (EMA) | – | – | Check price |
| Liverpool (LPL) | – | – | Check price |
Return fares seen for trips starting in the months ahead, checked 4 Nov. Typical return is the median of the monthly lowest fares. These are stored fares, not current prices; use Check price to see what is available now.
Direct answer. The lowest return fare we have seen for Madrid is £28 for a trip starting in December, from London Stansted (checked 4 Nov). It is a fare seen on that date, not a current price.
Across the 10 UK departures with fare history, the typical return (the median of the lowest fare seen for each month) runs £74 to £168. The same trip can price very differently from different airports, so compare more than one departure. Prices change daily; the live search shows what is available now.
Key fact: Lowest return fare seen for Madrid: £28 from London Stansted (trip starting in December, checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Madrid: London Stansted, Bristol, Manchester, London Luton, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Edinburgh, London Heathrow, Glasgow, Newcastle, East Midlands and Liverpool. Each has its own fare page.
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Key fact: London Stansted has the lowest stored return fare for Madrid: £28 (checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. Aim for Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct if you want Madrid at its best: that window balances weather and crowds.
Before you commit, the admin: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel. Currency is Euro (EUR); Spanish is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.
Key fact: Best months to visit Madrid: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Flight time from London: about 2h 30m.
Direct flights from London to Madrid take approximately 2h 30m. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.
CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Madrid: London Stansted, Bristol, Manchester, London Luton, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Edinburgh, London Heathrow, Glasgow, Newcastle, East Midlands and Liverpool. Each departure has its own fare page, and the search opens.
The lowest return fare we have seen for Madrid is £28 for a trip starting in December, from London Stansted (checked 4 Nov). The typical return from there (median of the lowest fare seen each month) is £74. These are fares seen on that date, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
In the return fares we recorded, checked 4 Nov, the lowest to Madrid was £28 from London Stansted, then Bristol £30, Manchester £30 and London Luton £36. By typical return, the middle of each airport's monthly lowest fares, the lowest was £74 from London Stansted, then London Luton £79 and Manchester £81. These are fares seen on those dates, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel
Euro (EUR) — most major hotels and restaurants in Madrid accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.
Spanish. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.
