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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.
Flights from Glasgow to Madrid depart on average 47 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £99 but you can travel from only £75 by coach.
The earliest flight runs at 01:00, the last at 20:55. The fastest flight covers the 1718 km distance in 5h 10m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1718 km |
Average flight duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £99 |
Flights per day 47 |
Fastest flight 5h 10m |
First flight 1:00 |
Last flight 20:55 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£195
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£561
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
4 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
5 h 25 m
Flights on 20 Sept
27
Distance
1718 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Glasgow to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Madrid will cost around £561 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £195.
To travel from Glasgow to Madrid you need to make at least one change.
BA464+
BA8727
BA1499 · BA460
BA1481 · BA460
BA1483 · BA464
BA7061+
BA8729
BA1479 · BA462
BA1483 · BA464
BA1485+
BA7061
IB3748 · IB3649
BA1497+
BA7053Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £164 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.7 - 4.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £164, while a coach costs an average of £188.
Distance: 1718 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£164 Average Price Cheapest | £188 Average Price | £282 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 40h 35m Average total duration 40h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.2 - 10.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Glasgow to Madrid:
A coach is £166 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Madrid costing on average £355.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Coach takes on average 40h 5m.
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Madrid flights for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH2603+ SN2654 · SN3727 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport | 23h00 | 16:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2603 · LH123 · LH1112 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport | 18h45 | 12:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2603 · LH127 · LH1114 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport | 22h35 | 16:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2603 · LH125 · LH1112 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport | 18h45 | 12:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2603 · LH125 · LH1114 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport | 22h35 | 16:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2603 · LH127 · LH1120 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport | 26h05 | 19:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2603 · LH95 · LH1120 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport | 26h05 | 19:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2603+ LH4162 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport | 20h25 | 14:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH2603+ SN2652 · SN3721 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport | 18h05 | 11:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2603 · LH125 · LH1120 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport | 26h05 | 19:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2603 · LH125 · LH1122 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport | 29h55 | 23:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2603 · LH95 · LH1112 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport | 42h50 | 12:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2603 · LH1804 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport | 23h55 | 17:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH2603+ SN2654 · SN3721 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport | 18h05 | 11:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2603 · LH95 · LH1114 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport | 22h35 | 16:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2603 · LH95 · LH1122 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport | 29h55 | 23:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2603+ LH4164 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport | 28h45 | 22:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH2603 · LH127 · LH1122 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport | 29h55 | 23:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2603 · LH1800 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport | 17h20 | 11:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1487+ BA7067 | 17:15 Glasgow International Airport | 5h10 | 23:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3750+ IB726 | 17:15 Glasgow International Airport | 5h10 | 23:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
| Sunday 20 September | |||||
BA1497+ BA7055 | 6:00 Glasgow International Airport | 7h15 | 14:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1497+ BA7053 | 6:00 Glasgow International Airport | 5h40 | 12:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1497+ BA7195 | 6:00 Glasgow International Airport | 8h00 | 15:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1497+ BA7069 | 6:00 Glasgow International Airport | 7h55 | 14:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1499 · BA460 | 7:35 Glasgow International Airport | 7h15 | 15:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1499+ BA7069 | 7:35 Glasgow International Airport | 6h20 | 14:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1499+ BA7055 | 7:35 Glasgow International Airport | 5h40 | 14:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1481+ BA7195 | 7:40 Glasgow International Airport | 6h20 | 15:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1481 · BA460 | 7:40 Glasgow International Airport | 7h10 | 15:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA8727+ BA464 | 11:25 Glasgow International Airport | 7h40 | 20:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1479+ BA7059 | 12:15 Glasgow International Airport | 7h20 | 20:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1479 · BA462 | 12:15 Glasgow International Airport | 4h55 | 18:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1479 · BA464 | 12:15 Glasgow International Airport | 6h50 | 20:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1479+ BA7057 | 12:15 Glasgow International Airport | 6h00 | 19:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3748 · IB3649 | 13:30 Glasgow International Airport | 5h35 | 20:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3748+ IB724 | 13:30 Glasgow International Airport | 8h05 | 22:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3748+ IB722 | 13:30 Glasgow International Airport | 7h40 | 22:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB3748+ IB720 | 13:30 Glasgow International Airport | 6h05 | 20:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1483+ BA7061 | 13:40 Glasgow International Airport | 7h30 | 22:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1483 · BA464 | 13:40 Glasgow International Airport | 5h25 | 20:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1483+ BA7059 | 13:40 Glasgow International Airport | 5h55 | 20:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA8729+ BA7061 | 13:50 Glasgow International Airport | 7h20 | 22:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1485+ BA7197 | 15:40 Glasgow International Airport | 7h19 | 23:59 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1485+ BA7065 | 15:40 Glasgow International Airport | 5h55 | 22:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1485+ BA7061 | 15:40 Glasgow International Airport | 5h30 | 22:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
BA1485+ BA7067 | 15:40 Glasgow International Airport | 6h45 | 23:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
FR 5150 · FR 7240 | 15:55 Glasgow International Airport | 6h55 | 23:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
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Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
Madrid’s leading modern art museum is famed for Picasso’s Guernica and strong collections of Dalí, Miró and 20th-century works.
This refined museum features major works by Titian, Rubens and Caravaggio in a manageable collection inside a grand palace.
Madrid’s most famous park offers lakes, gardens, sculptures and broad promenades, perfect for walking, rowing and people-watching.
This grand boulevard links major museums and historic fountains, making it one of the city’s most elegant and culture-rich walks.
A busy central avenue known for theatres, shops and illuminated façades, ideal for architecture, nightlife and classic city views.
A hearty chickpea stew with meats, vegetables and soup, long associated with Madrid taverns and traditional lunchtime dining.
Deep-fried squid rings served in a crusty bread roll, a classic fast bite around Plaza Mayor and one of Madrid’s best-known snacks.
Madrid-style tripe stew with chorizo and morcilla, rich and slow-cooked, traditionally eaten in colder months.
Traditional bar celebrated for excellent tortilla española and honest Madrid-style tapas in a lively, no-frills atmosphere.
Historic tavern famed for roast suckling pig and classic Castilian dishes in an old-fashioned, atmospheric setting near Plaza Mayor.
Iconic churrería serving Madrid’s classic chocolate con churros around the clock in a bustling, traditional setting.
Moderate for Western Europe. Rooms, meals and Metro fares are usually cheaper than Paris or London, but central hotels and popular dining areas raise costs.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, leaving small change is enough.
Official public transport app
Aeropuerto T4 -> Nuevos Ministerios
Glaswegians looking to explore the Spanish capital will have to settle for indirect flights from Glasgow to Madrid, although there are plenty of routes that require just one change, with options provided by several airlines. On most days, there are over 20 indirect flights to Madrid from Glasgow International from early morning to early afternoon, with the quickest journey time just under 5 hours.
Several airlines offer indirect flights from Glasgow to Madrid, on a wide variety of routes. Examples requiring 1 change en route include KLM services via Amsterdam Schiphol, British Airways and Iberia departures via London Heathrow, and Aer Lingus connections stopping in Dublin.
The fastest indirect flights from Glasgow to Madrid are the British Airways and Iberia early-morning connections via London Heathrow, with a total journey time of 4 hours 55 minutes between Scotland and Spain. Most connections are upwards of 5 hours and some routes take considerably longer.
There are over 20 daily indirect flights from Glasgow to Madrid with 1 stopover en route. Services begin with early morning departures and there are 2 or 3 options every hour until the last same-day connection leaves Glasgow in the early afternoon, arriving in Madrid in the late evening.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Madrid flights use the Glasgow International Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Madrid airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Glasgow International Airport is 3 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Glasgow International 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 main terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow International Airport: Elevators, 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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