- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A core stop for classical European painting.
Flights from Manchester to Madrid depart on average 65 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest flight covers the 905 miles (1457 km) distance in 2h 30m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 905 miles (1457 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Flights per day 65 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 2h 30m |
First flight 5:05 AM |
Last flight 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price
$245
Average price
$415
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Flights per day
64
Distance
1457 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Manchester to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Madrid will cost around $415 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $245.
Of the 64 flights that leave Manchester for Madrid onThu, Jul 09, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct flights cover the 1457 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 the longest flights will take 4 h 45 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.
BA1379 · BA460
BA1381 · BA460
KL1036 · KL1509
KL1038 · KL1501
KL1036 · KL1501
RK 3187
IB1892
SN2174 · SN3727
BA1379+
BA7053
AF1669 · AF1800Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $689.
Distance: 905 miles (1457 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$157 Average price Cheapest | $187 Average price | $689 Average price | $279 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 34h 8m Average total duration 33h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 46m Average total duration 24h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.4 - 8.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.6kg 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 Manchester to Madrid:
A flight is $30 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Madrid costing on average $187 (€154).
A flight is $532 (€437) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Madrid costing on average $689 (€566).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 24h 16m.
Bus takes on average 33h 38m.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Madrid flights for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA1361+ BA7061 | 10:55 AM Manchester Airport | 10h15 | 10:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1669 · AF1400 | 11:00 AM Manchester Airport | 11h15 | 11:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1311 · TP1018 | 11:00 AM Manchester Airport | 7h10 | 7:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1311 · TP1020 | 11:00 AM Manchester Airport | 9h25 | 9:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2174 · SN3731 | 11:10 AM Manchester Airport | 11h15 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2174 · SN3727 | 11:10 AM Manchester Airport | 4h35 | 4:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4211+ LH114+ LH4164 | 11:25 AM Manchester Airport | 10h05 | 10:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4211+ LH118+ LH4164 | 11:25 AM Manchester Airport | 10h05 | 10:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4211+ LH1120 | 11:25 AM Manchester Airport | 7h25 | 7:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4211+ LH1122 | 11:25 AM Manchester Airport | 11h15 | 11:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1034 · KL1501 | 1:45 PM Manchester Airport | 18h45 | 9:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1034 · KL1507 | 1:45 PM Manchester Airport | 4h50 | 7:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1034 · KL1509 | 1:45 PM Manchester Airport | 8h40 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1365+ BA7061 | 1:50 PM Manchester Airport | 7h20 | 10:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1365+ BA7067 | 1:50 PM Manchester Airport | 8h35 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1365+ BA7197 | 1:50 PM Manchester Airport | 9h09 | 11:59 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1069 · AF1400 | 2:55 PM Manchester Airport | 7h20 | 11:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1069 · AF1300 | 2:55 PM Manchester Airport | 19h25 | 11:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1369+ BA7197 | 4:05 PM Manchester Airport | 6h54 | 11:59 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1369+ BA7061 | 4:05 PM Manchester Airport | 5h05 | 10:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1369+ BA7067 | 4:05 PM Manchester Airport | 6h20 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1036 · KL1501 | 5:30 PM Manchester Airport | 15h00 | 9:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1036 · KL1509 | 5:30 PM Manchester Airport | 4h55 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1036 · KL1503 | 5:30 PM Manchester Airport | 17h40 | 12:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1169 · AF1300 | 5:50 PM Manchester Airport | 16h30 | 11:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4089+ LH1800 | 5:55 PM Manchester Airport | 16h10 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH947 · LH1112 | 6:20 PM Manchester Airport | 16h50 | 12:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
U22049 | 7:00 PM Manchester Airport | 2h40 | 10:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1038 · KL1501 | 8:50 PM Manchester Airport | 11h40 | 9:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1038 · KL1503 | 8:50 PM Manchester Airport | 14h20 | 12:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1038 · KL1505 | 8:50 PM Manchester Airport | 18h35 | 4:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 9 | |||||
AF1269 · AF1100 | 5:50 AM Manchester Airport | 12h25 | 7:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1269 · AF1600 | 5:50 AM Manchester Airport | 8h45 | 3:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1269 · AF1800 | 5:50 AM Manchester Airport | 9h55 | 4:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1028 · KL1507 | 5:55 AM Manchester Airport | 12h40 | 7:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1028 · KL1505 | 5:55 AM Manchester Airport | 9h30 | 4:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1028 · KL1503 | 5:55 AM Manchester Airport | 5h15 | 12:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2184 · SN3721 | 6:05 AM Manchester Airport | 4h45 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2184 · SN3727 | 6:05 AM Manchester Airport | 9h40 | 4:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1379 · BA460 | 6:55 AM Manchester Airport | 7h55 | 3:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1379+ BA7055 | 6:55 AM Manchester Airport | 6h20 | 2:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1379+ BA7053 | 6:55 AM Manchester Airport | 4h45 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1379+ BA7069 | 6:55 AM Manchester Airport | 7h00 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1379+ BA7195 | 6:55 AM Manchester Airport | 7h05 | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4087+ LH103 · LH1114 | 7:00 AM Manchester Airport | 8h40 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4087 · LH4162 | 7:00 AM Manchester Airport | 6h10 | 2:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4087+ LH99 · LH1114 | 7:00 AM Manchester Airport | 8h40 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4087+ SN2644 · SN3727 | 7:00 AM Manchester Airport | 8h45 | 4:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4087+ LH1804 | 7:00 AM Manchester Airport | 9h40 | 5:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4087+ LH101 · LH1114 | 7:00 AM Manchester Airport | 8h40 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
RK 3187 | 7:15 AM Manchester Airport | 2h35 | 10:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1381+ BA7055 | 7:45 AM Manchester Airport | 5h30 | 2:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1381 · BA460 | 7:45 AM Manchester Airport | 7h05 | 3:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1381+ BA7069 | 7:45 AM Manchester Airport | 6h10 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1359+ BA7069 | 8:50 AM Manchester Airport | 5h05 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1359 · BA460 | 8:50 AM Manchester Airport | 6h00 | 3:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1505+ KL1030 | 8:55 AM Manchester Airport | 6h30 | 4:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1507+ KL1030 | 8:55 AM Manchester Airport | 9h40 | 7:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1509+ KL1030 | 8:55 AM Manchester Airport | 13h30 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2501 · LH109 · LH1120 | 10:35 AM Manchester Airport | 8h15 | 7:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2501 · LH1800 | 10:35 AM Manchester Airport | 23h30 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2501 · LH1804 | 10:35 AM Manchester Airport | 6h05 | 5:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Spain’s premier art museum, famous for Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A core stop for classical European painting.
Madrid’s leading modern art museum, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and major 20th-century Spanish collections.
Major museum spanning Renaissance to modern art, complementing Prado and Reina Sofía with an accessible, broad collection.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for strolling, boating, monuments, and relaxed city breaks between museums.
Madrid’s best-known avenue for architecture, shopping, rooftops, theaters, and nonstop urban energy.
Central square and symbolic heart of Madrid, home to key landmarks and a constant flow of local life.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most emblematic comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is one of the city’s most famous quick bites.
A hearty traditional stew made with tripe, chorizo, and morcilla in a rich paprika sauce. It is a historic tavern dish strongly linked to Madrid cuisine.
Historic restaurant famous for roast suckling pig and Castilian specialties. Traditional wood-fired cooking and a classic old-Madrid atmosphere make it one of the city’s landmark dining rooms.
Legendary Madrid restaurant best known for huevos rotos. Elegant but relaxed, it is a long-established favorite for classic Spanish cooking.
Traditional tavern celebrated for cocido madrileño cooked in individual clay pots. It offers a historic setting and one of the best-known versions of Madrid’s signature stew.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and tapas can be good value, but central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Madrid 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 Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Madrid flights use the Manchester Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Madrid airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester 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 Manchester Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester 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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