- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Flights from Leeds to Madrid depart on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $220 (€179) but you can travel from only $95 (€77) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 20:50. The fastest flight covers the 930 miles (1497 km) distance in 5h 0m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 930 miles (1497 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $220 (€179) |
Flights per day 17 |
Fastest flight 5h 0m |
First flight 5:45 AM |
Last flight 8:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price
$159
Average price
$532
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
6 h 56 m
Flights per day
22
Distance
1497 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Leeds to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Madrid will cost around $532 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $159.
It's difficult to get from Leeds to Madrid without transferring at least once.
FR 153 · FR 7156
FR 157 · FR 7240
KL1024 · KL1505
KL1024 · KL1509
KL1024 · KL1503
KL1024 · KL1509
KL1020 · KL1505
AF5132+
AF1341 · AF1600
AF5132+
AF1241 · AF1600
AF8384+
AF1641 · AF1100Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $95. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $95, and a train costs an average of $648.
Distance: 930 miles (1497 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$381 Average price | $171 Average price Cheapest | $648 Average price | $279 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 0m Average total duration 34h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 41m Average total duration 24h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Madrid:
A bus is $210 (€170) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leeds to Madrid costing on average $381 (€309).
A bus is $477 (€387) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Madrid costing on average $648 (€526).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 24h 11m.
Bus takes on average 34h 30m.
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Madrid flights for tomorrow, Sunday, August 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF5132+ AF1241 · AF1100 | 6:30 AM Leeds Bradford International Airport | 11h45 | 7:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1018 · KL1507 | 6:30 AM Leeds Bradford International Airport | 12h05 | 7:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5132 · AF5474+ AF1100 | 6:30 AM Leeds Bradford International Airport | 11h45 | 7:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF5132+ AF1341 · AF1600 | 6:30 AM Leeds Bradford International Airport | 8h05 | 3:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1018 · KL1509 | 6:30 AM Leeds Bradford International Airport | 15h55 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5132+ AF1341 · AF1100 | 6:30 AM Leeds Bradford International Airport | 11h45 | 7:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1018 · KL1505 | 6:30 AM Leeds Bradford International Airport | 8h55 | 4:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1018 · KL1501 | 6:30 AM Leeds Bradford International Airport | 26h00 | 9:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5132+ AF1241 · AF1600 | 6:30 AM Leeds Bradford International Airport | 8h05 | 3:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
FR 153 · FR 7156 | 7:00 AM Leeds Bradford International Airport | 12h55 | 8:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1020 · KL1503 | 10:05 AM Leeds Bradford International Airport | 25h05 | 12:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1020 · KL1501 | 10:05 AM Leeds Bradford International Airport | 22h25 | 9:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1020 · KL1507 | 10:05 AM Leeds Bradford International Airport | 8h30 | 7:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF8384+ AF1641 · AF1100 | 10:05 AM Leeds Bradford International Airport | 8h10 | 7:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1020 · KL1505 | 10:05 AM Leeds Bradford International Airport | 5h20 | 4:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1020 · KL1509 | 10:05 AM Leeds Bradford International Airport | 12h20 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 157 · FR 7240 | 1:45 PM Leeds Bradford International Airport | 9h05 | 11:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Leading modern art museum best known for Picasso’s Guernica, plus major works by Dalí and Miró.
Celebrated collection of European masters from Van Eyck to Hopper in a refined palace setting.
Madrid’s most famous park offers gardens, a boating lake, monuments, and relaxed walks in the city center.
Lively grand avenue known for architecture, shopping, theaters, and nonstop energy from day to night.
Elegant boulevard linking major museums and landmarks, ideal for a classic central Madrid walk.
A hearty chickpea stew with meats, vegetables, and broth, especially traditional in Madrid and often served in stages.
Crisp fried squid rings served in a baguette roll. This iconic Madrid street food is especially linked to bars around Plaza Mayor.
Tripe stew with chorizo and morcilla in a rich sauce. A classic old Madrid tavern dish with deep local roots.
Refined two-Michelin-star dining focused on seasonal Spanish produce, with elegant modern cooking in a polished fine-dining room.
Traditional Madrid restaurant known for cocido madrileño served in stages, with an old-school dining room and loyal local following.
Historic century-old tavern famed for roast suckling pig and Castilian dishes in a classic, wood-lined setting near Plaza Mayor.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels vary, dining is reasonable, and public transport is good value for tourists.
Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport -> Plaza de España
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Most Leeds to Madrid flights use the Leeds Bradford International Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds and Madrid airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Leeds Bradford International Airport is 1 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Leeds Bradford International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the check-in and arrivals areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leeds Bradford International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds Bradford International Airport: Assistance, toilets.
Madrid Barajas Airport is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Barajas Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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