Manchester to Madrid flights

Manchester to Madrid flights are direct and run all year, with a scheduled flight time of about 2 hours 38 minutes.

Flights leave from Manchester Airport (MAN) and land at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). Fares start from £18, the lowest price booked on Opodo in recent days, so compare a few dates before booking.

Manchester Airport (MAN) sits in the Ringway area, about 8.7 miles from the city centre, and has two passenger terminals since Terminal 1 closed. Ryanair flights on this route leave from Terminal 3, while easyJet and Iberia Express use Terminal 2.

A Trans Pennine Express train from Manchester Piccadilly runs directly to the airport railway station, and the Metrolink tram connects via Cornbrook Station. The 43 Skyline bus runs 24 hours a day from the centre to the departure halls.

Flights from Manchester to Madrid land at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), roughly 5.6 miles from the centre. Its four main terminals are connected by a free 24-hour shuttle bus that takes 10 to 15 minutes between stops. easyJet and Ryanair normally operate from Terminal 1, while Iberia Express flights arrive at Terminal 4.

Metro Line 8 connects all terminals to Nuevos Ministerios station in 15 to 20 minutes. From Terminal 4, the Cercanías suburban train lines C1 and C10 run directly to Chamartín and Atocha stations. By road, the 24-hour Exprés Aeropuerto (Bus Line 203) goes to Atocha and Cibeles, and Bus 200 runs from Terminals 1, 2 and 3 to Avenida de América.

Spain's capital is packed with historical and cultural landmarks. Visitors often begin at the Royal Palace of Madrid and its baroque-inspired architecture, then move on to the National Archaeological Museum.

In the evening, the Malasaña district is full of cafes and restaurants, and nearby Puerta del Sol is a major hub for nightlife and dining.