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Yes. There is a car hire centre at Level 1, Terminal 1, and another at Level -1, Terminal 4, both not far from the Baggage Reclaim Area. Some of the companies providing vehicles at the centres are Avis/Budget, Hertz/Firefly, and Goldcar-InterRent.

There are two foreign exchange operators at Madrid-Barajas Airport. Exact Change maintains offices at Baggage Reclaim Halls 1 and 2, Level 0 Terminal 1, while Global Exchange provides service at its locations at Baggage Reclaim carousels 1, 2, 14, and 15, Arrivals Area.

No. There are only in-transit Air Rooms at Madrid-Barajas Airport; however, you can find several in the vicinity for long-term accommodations. Hotel Best Western Villa de Barajas, Tryp Madrid Alameda Aeropuerto Hotel, and Hotel Clement Barajas are three area hotels that provide free airport shuttle transfers to/from the airport.

Madrid-Barajas Airport is the primary air hub serving the city of Madrid, and there are several cities within easy reach if you’re looking to explore; Segovia lies 56 miles north, Toledo is about 45 miles south and Zaragoza is situated some 195 miles to the northeast.

Among airlines operating Birmingham to Madrid flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Ryanair operates flights between Birmingham and Madrid.

Flights from Birmingham to Madrid usually depart from Birmingham (BHX) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Birmingham to Madrid.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $123 round-trip and layover options via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) at $128.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair and Jet2. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Birmingham to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 72% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 3% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Birmingham to Madrid route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $127 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $163, a difference of $36. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Madrid City Centre, Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Birmingham to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 5:55 am and lands at 8:23 am
• Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 11:08 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 73% above the route average of $138. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Birmingham to Madrid takes 2h 28m, covering 831 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Birmingham to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $35, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 04m, compared with 5h 04m via Valencia (VLC) and 5h 29m via Malaga (AGP).

Madrid is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Alamo
• Centauro

Round-trip flights from Birmingham to Madrid range from $90 to $212, with an average of $138 over the past 12 months. Anything below $90 counts as a good deal.