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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Manchester to Madrid flights are currently cheapest in February.

Direct flights from Manchester to Madrid

Manchester to Madrid: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Manchester to Madrid below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Madrid.

Manchester to Madrid: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM198
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time2 hrs, 37 mins
Most popular airlineRyanair
Average flights per week28

Finding cheap flights from Manchester to Madrid: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Manchester to Madrid is RM198. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 37 minutes is the average flight time from Manchester to Madrid.
Ryanair, Iberia Express and Iberia fly direct from Manchester to Madrid.
As of February 2026, there are 25 flights per week flying from Manchester to Madrid.
The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Madrid is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Manchester Airport to Madrid Airport on Monday, 23 February 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Madrid but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Madrid is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, easyJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Madrid.

Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.

  • Madrid is one hour ahead of Manchester and observes the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Take your pick of 21 weekly Manchester Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 20:50.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your MAN to MAD flight.

  • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • A number of airlines operate direct flights from Manchester Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, so getting to Madrid (and then exploring more of Spain!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier offering MAN to MAD flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive as planned 74.47% of the time.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAN and MAD:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Bilbao Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is RM105. A return fare right now is RM199. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Book two months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAN to MAD.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Landing cheap flights from MAN to MAD couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Manchester Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • When it comes to Manchester Airport's on-time performance, data shows 59.39% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • To reach Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MAN:

Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid

  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to central Madrid has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.

  • It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Madrid. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • When booking your flight from Manchester Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAN to MAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.

Explore more of Spain

  • Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.

  • Salamanca is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without a visit to Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.

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