Journey information
Overview: Edinburgh to Madrid flight
Flights from Edinburgh to Madrid depart on average 68 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £34 if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 22:55. The fastest flight covers the 1728 km distance in 2h 50m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1728 km |
Average flight duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Flights per day 68 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 2h 50m |
Cheapest month to travel April |
First flight 05:45 |
Last flight 22:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Edinburgh to Madrid
Cheapest price
£96
Average price
£114
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h
Flights per day
2
Distance
1728 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Edinburgh to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Madrid will cost around £114 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £96.
Of the 2 flights that leave Edinburgh for Madrid every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1728 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 h 5 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.




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Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £528.
Distance: 1728 km
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£147 Average Price Cheapest | £171 Average Price | £588 Average Price |
6h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 37h 43m Average total duration 37h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30h 32m Average total duration 30h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
5.2 - 10.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Madrid flight times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Madrid flights for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL922 · KL1505 | 05:50 Edinburgh Airport | 9h15 | 15:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL922 · KL1503 | 05:50 Edinburgh Airport | 5h20 | 11:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL922 · KL1507 | 05:50 Edinburgh Airport | 12h50 | 18:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
UX2266 · UX2232 | 06:00 Edinburgh Airport | 16h05 | 22:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
UX2266 · UX2229 | 06:00 Edinburgh Airport | 10h40 | 16:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887 · AF1400 | 06:00 Edinburgh Airport | 16h05 | 22:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
UX2266 · UX2226 | 06:00 Edinburgh Airport | 8h20 | 14:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887 · AF1800 | 06:00 Edinburgh Airport | 10h40 | 16:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887 · AF1600 | 06:00 Edinburgh Airport | 8h20 | 14:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
UX2266 · UX2230 | 06:00 Edinburgh Airport | 12h10 | 18:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887+ AF1100 | 06:00 Edinburgh Airport | 12h10 | 18:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3742+ IB712 | 06:05 Edinburgh Airport | 5h35 | 11:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1461+ BA7053 | 06:05 Edinburgh Airport | 5h35 | 11:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3742 · IB3647 | 06:05 Edinburgh Airport | 6h30 | 12:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3742+ IB726 | 06:05 Edinburgh Airport | 16h00 | 22:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3742+ IB716 | 06:05 Edinburgh Airport | 7h45 | 13:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3742+ IB714 | 06:05 Edinburgh Airport | 7h10 | 13:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1463 · BA462 | 06:50 Edinburgh Airport | 5h45 | 12:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
QR32 · QR149 | 07:30 Edinburgh Airport | 29h20 | 12:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
QR32 · QR151 | 07:30 Edinburgh Airport | 36h25 | 19:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
QR32+ QR6952 | 07:30 Edinburgh Airport | 23h55 | 07:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1465+ BA7055 | 07:50 Edinburgh Airport | 5h25 | 13:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3799+ IB718 | 08:40 Edinburgh Airport | 9h30 | 18:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3799 · IB3651 | 08:40 Edinburgh Airport | 8h45 | 17:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1439+ BA7069 | 08:40 Edinburgh Airport | 5h10 | 13:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3799 · IB3649 | 08:40 Edinburgh Airport | 7h15 | 15:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3799+ IB716 | 08:40 Edinburgh Airport | 5h10 | 13:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL924 · KL1509 | 09:20 Edinburgh Airport | 13h05 | 22:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL924 · KL1505 | 09:20 Edinburgh Airport | 5h45 | 15:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL924 · KL1507 | 09:20 Edinburgh Airport | 9h20 | 18:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3730+ IB718 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 8h10 | 18:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3730 · IB3651 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 7h25 | 17:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1441 · BA464 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 5h55 | 15:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3730 · IB3649 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 5h55 | 15:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3730 · IB3909 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 9h00 | 19:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
QR6284+ QR8+ QR6952 | 10:55 Edinburgh Airport | 20h30 | 07:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6284+ QR4+ QR6952 | 10:55 Edinburgh Airport | 20h30 | 07:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6284+ QR110+ QR6952 | 10:55 Edinburgh Airport | 20h30 | 07:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
QR6284 · QR5942+ QR6952 | 10:55 Edinburgh Airport | 20h30 | 07:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
IB3800+ IB720 | 10:55 Edinburgh Airport | 8h55 | 19:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3800 · IB3651 | 10:55 Edinburgh Airport | 6h30 | 17:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3800 · IB3909 | 10:55 Edinburgh Airport | 8h05 | 19:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3800+ IB718 | 10:55 Edinburgh Airport | 7h15 | 18:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
UX2260 · UX2232 | 11:40 Edinburgh Airport | 10h25 | 22:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
UX2260 · UX2229 | 11:40 Edinburgh Airport | 5h00 | 16:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF1687 · AF1800 | 11:40 Edinburgh Airport | 5h00 | 16:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF1687 · AF1400 | 11:40 Edinburgh Airport | 10h25 | 22:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
UX2260 · UX2230 | 11:40 Edinburgh Airport | 6h30 | 18:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
AF1687+ AF1100 | 11:40 Edinburgh Airport | 6h30 | 18:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH961 · LH1112 | 12:45 Edinburgh Airport | 23h15 | 12:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH961 · LH114 · LH1806 | 12:45 Edinburgh Airport | 9h50 | 22:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LH961 · LH118 · LH1806 | 12:45 Edinburgh Airport | 9h50 | 22:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LH961 · LH116 · LH1806 | 12:45 Edinburgh Airport | 9h50 | 22:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LH961 · LH1122 | 12:45 Edinburgh Airport | 10h05 | 22:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH961 · LH1114 | 12:45 Edinburgh Airport | 26h25 | 15:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH961 · LH1120 | 12:45 Edinburgh Airport | 6h30 | 19:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
U23209 | 12:50 Edinburgh Airport | 3h00 | 15:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1447 · BA468 | 13:05 Edinburgh Airport | 5h55 | 19:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1447+ BA7057 | 13:05 Edinburgh Airport | 5h05 | 18:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL928 · KL1509 | 13:30 Edinburgh Airport | 8h55 | 22:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL928 · KL1507 | 13:30 Edinburgh Airport | 5h10 | 18:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
QR30 · QR137+ QR8003 | 14:05 Edinburgh Airport | 19h10 | 09:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
QR30 · QR115+ QR6893 | 14:05 Edinburgh Airport | 19h00 | 09:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
QR30 · QR137+ QR6850 | 14:05 Edinburgh Airport | 20h05 | 10:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1449+ BA7059 | 14:05 Edinburgh Airport | 5h45 | 19:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
QR30 · QR151 | 14:05 Edinburgh Airport | 29h50 | 19:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
QR30 · QR149 | 14:05 Edinburgh Airport | 22h45 | 12:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
QR30 · QR137+ QR5092 | 14:05 Edinburgh Airport | 19h35 | 09:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
QR30 · QR137+ QR8068 | 14:05 Edinburgh Airport | 18h20 | 08:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
QR30+ QR6952 | 14:05 Edinburgh Airport | 17h20 | 07:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1453+ BA7065 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 5h20 | 21:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3737+ IB722 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 5h00 | 21:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3737+ IB724 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 5h20 | 21:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1453+ BA7061 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 5h00 | 21:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3737+ IB726 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 5h55 | 22:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL932 · KL1509 | 17:00 Edinburgh Airport | 5h25 | 22:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
QR6289+ QR16 · QR149 | 17:55 Edinburgh Airport | 18h55 | 12:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
KL930+ KL1503 | 20:30 Edinburgh Airport | 14h40 | 11:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
KL930+ KL1501 | 20:30 Edinburgh Airport | 12h45 | 09:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
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Flights from Edinburgh to Madrid
There are one or two direct daily flights from Edinburgh Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport. In addition, there are more than 30 indirect connections every day, using a variety of airlines and requiring a single change, usually in London, Amsterdam, Paris or Brussels. The fastest flight time is around three hours for direct services, with most indirect connections taking substantially longer.
Which airlines fly from Edinburgh to Madrid?
The direct flights between Edinburgh and Madrid are operated by easyJet. Indirect services involve a wide choice of carriers, including easyJet, KLM, British Airways and Iberia, with the British Airways connections routed via London Heathrow.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Madrid?
The easyJet direct flights from Edinburgh to Madrid take around three hours for the 1500 mile journey south. Most indirect connections take around five hours to reach the Spanish capital, and some journeys can take considerably longer, depending on the length of the layover and the gate changes required en route.
How many flights are there from Edinburgh to Madrid?
The easyJet schedule includes a daily midday flight throughout the week, an additional early morning service service on Thursdays and Sundays, and an early morning departure on Saturdays. The multiple options for indirect flights to Madrid mean there are are at least two departures an hour from Edinburgh, with a greater frequency in the early morning.
FAQs: Edinburgh to Madrid flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh 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.

Flights from Edinburgh to Madrid generally leave from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
Edinburgh Airport is 13.5 km away from Edinburgh city centre and Madrid Barajas Airport is 15.9 km from Madrid city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Madrid
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and World Duty Free.
- Short-term parking near the terminal, approximately 5.4€ (£4.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Aspire and No1 Lounge.
- Located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
- Bus: Airlink 100, Skylink 200, Skylink 300
- Tram: Edinburgh Trams
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and fashion brands.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 2.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including VIP lounges.
- Located in Terminal 1, 2, and 4.
- Metro: Line 8
- Bus: Lines 101, 200, Exprés-203
- Train: Cercanías C1, C10
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