Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Madrid Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours.
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, making Madrid one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
Flights from EDI to MAD start from 05:45 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 20:40 with Ryanair. Overall, you can take your pick of ten weekly Edinburgh Airport to Madrid Airport flights.
Your EDI to MAD flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You can fly nonstop to Madrid, Spain. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Madrid Airport:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is easyJet.
The most punctual carrier offering EDI to MAD flights is Ryanair. Its services land as planned 79.37% of the time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Madrid Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EDI and MAD:
London Heathrow Airport
Dublin Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
At the moment, RM145 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM303. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from EDI to MAD, book your trip 11 months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Madrid Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Madrid Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
73% of flights departing from Edinburgh Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Edinburgh Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Madrid Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to EDI:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you have a late Edinburgh Airport to Madrid Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near MAD:
Grab a Madrid Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Madrid Airport about one week before you set off.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Madrid Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Madrid in March.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you want to visit Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from EDI to MAD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
