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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
Cheapest price on 08 Oct
£71
Average ticket price on 08 Oct
£157
Fastest journey on 08 Oct
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 08 Oct
2 h 15 m
Flights on 08 Oct
2
Distance
1230 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bristol to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Madrid will cost around £157 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £71.
On Thu 08 Oct, we found 2 flights from Bristol to Madrid, including 2 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 1230 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest flights will take 2 h 15 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.
U22707
FR 155
FR 155
U22707Flights from Bristol to Madrid depart on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:55, the last at 22:40. The fastest flight covers the 1230 km distance in 2h 15m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1230 km |
Average flight duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Flights per day 4 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 15m |
First flight 5:55 |
Last flight 22:40 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
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The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Madrid flights for today, Wednesday 7 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FR 155 | 11:45 Bristol Airport | 2h15 | 15:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U22707 | 18:35 Bristol Airport | 2h15 | 21:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Aeropuerto T4 -> Nuevos Ministerios
There are daily direct flights from Bristol to Madrid Barajas Airport in the late afternoon, with an additional early morning flight on Thursdays. Flying times from the West Country to the Spanish capital are around 2 hours 15 minutes for the direct journey. Travellers can also use indirect connections with regular daily departures from Bristol, although journey times can be considerably longer.
Daily direct flights from Bristol to Madrid are operated by budget carrier easyJet. Indirect connections with 1 stop are available from various airlines, including KLM via Amsterdam and Condor or Brussels Airlines flights via Brussels.
The direct daily flights from Bristol to Madrid with easyJet take 2 hours 15 minutes to cover the 758-mile route over the Bay of Biscay. Indirect flights can take considerably longer, with the fastest connection being just under 5 hours' flying time from Bristol with Brussels Airlines via Brussels.
The easyJet schedule offers daily flights from Bristol to Madrid, with a late afternoon takeoff time, arriving in Madrid in the evening. In addition, on Thursdays, easyJet also provides an early morning departure from Bristol. There are around 20 indirect options requiring 1 change en route to Madrid, with daily departures from early morning until late afternoon.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol 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 Bristol to Madrid flights use the Bristol Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Madrid airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Bristol Airport is 3 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Bristol 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 terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bristol Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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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