- Must visit
Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Flights from Madrid to Glasgow depart on average 49 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $102 (€83) but you can travel from only $97 (€79) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 01:00, the last at 20:55. The fastest flight covers the 1067 miles (1718 km) distance in 4h 50m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1067 miles (1718 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $102 (€83) |
Flights per day 49 |
Fastest flight 4h 50m |
First flight 1:00 AM |
Last flight 8:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price
$155
Average price
$383
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 59 m
Flights per day
55
Distance
1718 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Glasgow will cost around $383 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $155.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Glasgow without transferring at least once.
FR 11 · FR 5151
BA461 · BA1498
BA461 · BA1496
BA459 · BA1488
IB725+
IB3755
BA7058+
BA1496
IB725+
IB3806
IB3646 · IB3806
IB721+
IB3753
BA7068+
BA1492Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $97. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 55m. 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 bus costs an average of $97, and a train costs an average of $838.
Distance: 1067 miles (1718 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$214 Average price | $188 Average price Cheapest | $855 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 37h 27m Average total duration 36h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31h 30m Average total duration 31h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.2 - 10.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Glasgow:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Glasgow costing on average $214 (€174).
A bus is $667 (€542) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Glasgow costing on average $855 (€695).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 31h 0m.
Bus takes on average 36h 57m.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Glasgow flights for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1601+ AF8346 · AF8333 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h30 | 11:10 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7050+ BA1496 | 4:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h05 | 9:55 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB723+ IB3806 | 4:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h05 | 9:55 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB723+ IB3755 | 4:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h35 | 10:25 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7050+ BA1498 | 4:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h35 | 10:25 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1115 · LH1198+ LH4506 | 4:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 47h05 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1115 · LH1190+ LH4506 | 4:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 47h05 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1115 · LH1196+ LH4506 | 4:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 47h05 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1506 · KL941 | 5:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h55 | 4:15 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1506 · KL945 | 5:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h50 | 11:10 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1506 · KL939 | 5:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h35 | 12:55 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB3646 · IB3806 | 5:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h25 | 9:55 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB3646 · IB3755 | 5:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h55 | 10:25 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA461 · BA1498 | 5:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h55 | 10:25 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA461 · BA1496 | 5:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h25 | 9:55 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3728 · SN2731+ LX8294 | 5:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 46h25 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3728+ LX781+ LX8294 | 5:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 46h25 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3728+ LX789+ LX8294 | 5:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 46h25 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
IB725+ IB3755 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h40 | 10:25 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB725+ IB3806 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h10 | 9:55 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7058+ BA1498 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h40 | 10:25 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7058+ BA1496 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h10 | 9:55 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ63+ LX1737+ LX8294 | 6:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 45h55 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ63 · LX3435+ LX8294 | 6:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 45h55 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ63+ LX1733+ LX8294 | 6:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 45h55 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1805+ LH5766+ LH4506 | 6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 45h35 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1805+ LH5768+ LH4506 | 6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 45h35 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1805+ LH5750+ LH4506 | 6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 45h35 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1508 · KL941 | 8:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h45 | 4:15 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1508 · KL939 | 8:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h25 | 12:55 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1508 · KL945 | 8:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 27h40 | 11:10 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
FR 11 · FR 5151 | 5:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h05 | 2:55 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4165+ LH5748+ LH4506 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 33h00 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4165+ LH5762+ LH4506 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 33h00 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7052+ BA1476 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h30 | 12:30 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB711+ IB3745 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h30 | 12:30 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA3271 · BA8722 | 7:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h15 | 2:05 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB713+ IB3745 | 8:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h25 | 12:30 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7060+ BA1476 | 8:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h25 | 12:30 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1123+ LH1184+ LH4506 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 31h40 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1123 · LH1186+ LH4506 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 31h40 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1123 · LH1182+ LH4506 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 31h40 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7194+ BA1486 | 9:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h05 | 3:35 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA457 · BA1486 | 10:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h05 | 3:35 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB3804 · IB3642 | 10:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h05 | 3:35 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1801+ LH5748+ LH4506 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 28h10 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1801+ LH5762+ LH4506 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 28h10 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1801+ LH5764+ LH4506 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 28h10 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
IB3644 · IB3751 | 12:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h45 | 5:50 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA459 · BA1488 | 12:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h45 | 5:50 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1113 · LH1182+ LH4506 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h55 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1113+ LH1184+ LH4506 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h55 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1113 · LH1186+ LH4506 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h55 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
IB717+ IB3751 | 1:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h25 | 5:50 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7056+ BA1490 | 1:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h20 | 6:45 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7056+ BA1488 | 1:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h25 | 5:50 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1492+ BA3273 | 1:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h55 | 7:50 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8728 · BA3273 | 1:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h15 | 7:10 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA3273 · BA8724 | 1:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h30 | 6:25 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4163+ LH5762+ LH4506 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 25h05 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4163+ LH5764+ LH4506 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 25h05 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4163+ LH5748+ LH4506 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 25h05 | 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport | 2 transfers | |
IB719+ IB3753 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h55 | 7:50 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7054+ BA1492 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h55 | 7:50 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB721+ IB3806 | 3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h50 | 9:35 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7068+ BA1492 | 3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h05 | 7:50 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7068+ BA1496 | 3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h50 | 9:35 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB721+ IB3753 | 3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h05 | 7:50 PM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Glasgow flights use the Madrid Barajas Airport to Glasgow International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Glasgow airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
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.
Glasgow International Airport is 3 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Glasgow International 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 the main terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow International Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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