How to get from London to Madrid
A real 1-leg route: flight. Flight time 2h 30m, from €26.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Madrid. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 30m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1266 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 20, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
London to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1London Stansted → Madrid–Barajasflight
Ryanair·2h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from London to Madrid: flight, bus
How the trip from London to Madrid works
Start with a Ryanair flight from London to Madrid, about 2h 30m. In total it's roughly €26 over 2h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Madrid
DepartureLondonWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Aug 26
Who runs London to Madrid
On this route you travel with Ryanair; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
London to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Madrid?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 30m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Madrid from London?+−
About 1266 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Madrid cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €26. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from London to Madrid?+−
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 30m.
How long is the flight from London to Madrid?+−
About 2h 30m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for London and Madrid?+−
London is STN and Madrid is MAD, so this route is usually written STN to MAD.
Which operators run London to Madrid?+−
On this route you travel with Ryanair.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Madrid?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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