Journey information
Overview: Madrid to Edinburgh flight
Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh depart on average 80 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $57 (€46) if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 22:55. The fastest flight covers the 1073 miles (1728 km) distance in 2h 50m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1073 miles (1728 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€46) |
Flights per day 80 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 2h 50m |
Cheapest month to travel April |
First flight 05:45 |
Last flight 22:55 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Madrid to Edinburgh start from as low as $57 (€46) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $190 (€154) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 80 daily trains from Madrid to Edinburgh with 2 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 2h 50m but the average duration is 3h 54m
Train Operators
- Travel from Madrid to Edinburgh with easyJet, Ryanair, Iberia, KLM, and Iberia Express
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is easyJet.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport
- First train typically departs at 05:45 AM and the last at 10:55 PM
The cheapest and fastest flights from Madrid to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$203
Average price
$998
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Flights per day
64
Distance
1728 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Edinburgh will cost around $998 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $203.
Of the 64 flights that leave Madrid for Edinburgh onSun, Jan 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 18 the direct flights cover the 1728 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Sun, Jan 18 the longest flights will take 5 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FR 188
AF1101 · AF1686
AF1301 · AF1686
AF1801 · AF1686
U23210
FR 188
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IB3741
BA7050+
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KL1500 · KL925Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €46, and a train costs an average of €760.
Distance: 1073 miles (1728 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|
€154 Average price Cheapest | €186 Average price | €762 Average price |
6h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 37h 31m Average total duration 37h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 47m Average total duration 27h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
5.2 - 10.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Edinburgh flight times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Edinburgh flights for today, Saturday, January 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1801 · AF1886 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 27h50 | 9:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX2234 · UX2261 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h55 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1801 · AF1686 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h55 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR6918+ QR142 · QR29 | 6:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h25 | 12:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR6924+ QR142 · QR29 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h35 | 12:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR152 · QR31 | 9:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 32h35 | 6:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR152 · QR29 | 9:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h10 | 12:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, January 18 | |||||
LH1121 · LH960 | 4:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h25 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF1886 | 5:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h35 | 9:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500 · KL925 | 5:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h10 | 10:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF1686 | 5:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h40 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500 · KL931 | 5:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h05 | 4:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX2225 · UX2261 | 5:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h40 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500 · KL933 | 5:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h10 | 11:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB711+ IB3734 | 5:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h05 | 11:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB711+ IB3735 | 5:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h10 | 12:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB711+ IB3741 | 5:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h55 | 8:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7052+ BA1446 | 5:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h05 | 11:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1807+ LH2368+ LX8290 | 6:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h30 | 6:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1807 · LH2370+ LX8290 | 6:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h30 | 6:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7060+ BA1446 | 6:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h10 | 11:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB713+ IB3734 | 6:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h10 | 11:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB713+ IB3735 | 6:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h15 | 12:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7060+ BA1448 | 6:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h15 | 12:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR148 · QR29 | 7:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 29h30 | 12:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR148 · QR31 | 7:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h55 | 6:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1001 · AF1886 | 9:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h35 | 9:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR5095+ QR146 · QR31 | 10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h35 | 6:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1801 · LH2370+ LX8290 | 11:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h55 | 6:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
FR 188 | 11:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h55 | 2:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1301 · AF1886 | 11:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h00 | 9:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1301 · AF1686 | 11:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h05 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB3646 · IB3741 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h50 | 8:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR6939+ QR146 · QR31 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h00 | 6:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1504 · KL933 | 12:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h05 | 11:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1504 · KL925 | 12:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h10 | 10:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA463 · BA1458 | 1:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h00 | 7:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB3648 · IB3741 | 1:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h05 | 8:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB719+ IB3741 | 2:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h35 | 8:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7054+ BA1460 | 2:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h35 | 8:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7054+ BA1458 | 2:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h30 | 7:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR150 · QR29 | 2:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h15 | 12:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR150 · QR31 | 2:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h40 | 6:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR150+ QR5943 · QR6268 | 2:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h45 | 9:05 AM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR6949+ QR5943 · QR6268 | 2:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h25 | 9:05 AM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR6949+ QR11+ QR6269 | 2:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h25 | 10:05 AM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR6949+ QR5943 · QR6269 | 2:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h25 | 10:05 AM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR6949+ QR29 | 2:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h55 | 12:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB721+ IB3741 | 2:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h50 | 8:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7068+ BA1460 | 2:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h50 | 8:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1601 · AF1886 | 3:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h10 | 9:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1601 · AF1686 | 3:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h15 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7050+ BA1460 | 3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h55 | 8:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB723+ IB3741 | 3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h55 | 8:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1506 · KL933 | 3:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h20 | 11:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1506 · KL925 | 3:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h25 | 10:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1115 · LH960 | 4:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h00 | 12:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7058+ BA1464 | 4:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h05 | 10:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Madrid to Edinburgh Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Edinburgh by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh generally leave from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
Madrid Barajas Airport is 15.9 km away from Madrid city centre and Edinburgh Airport is 13.5 km from Edinburgh city centre.
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest arts festival featuring thousands of performances
- Edinburgh International Festival, a celebration of music, theatre, and dance from around the globe
- Beltane Fire Festival, a traditional Celtic festival marking the beginning of summer with fire displays and performances
- Edinburgh Christmas Market, a festive market offering crafts, food, and entertainment during the holiday season.
- New Year’s Day, a time for traditional celebrations and fireworks
- Easter Monday, a public holiday with springtime events and family gatherings
- May Day, marking the arrival of spring with various local festivities
- August Bank Holiday, an opportunity to enjoy late summer activities and events.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Madrid to Edinburgh
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and fashion brands.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 2.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including VIP lounges.
- Located in Terminal 1, 2, and 4.
- Metro: Line 8
- Bus: Lines 101, 200, Exprés-203
- Train: Cercanías C1, C10
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and World Duty Free.
- Short-term parking near the terminal, approximately 5.4€ (£4.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Aspire and No1 Lounge.
- Located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
- Bus: Airlink 100, Skylink 200, Skylink 300
- Tram: Edinburgh Trams
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