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Among airlines operating Madrid to Edinburgh flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection

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

4 airlines operate flights between Madrid and Edinburgh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• Ryanair
• Iberia
• Ryanair

Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

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

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: 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 Madrid to Edinburgh.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $150 round-trip via London Stansted (STN), compared to $227 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• London Heathrow (LHR) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 26% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 4% of one-stop connections

London Heathrow (LHR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Madrid to Edinburgh route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $198 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $244, a difference of $46. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to Edinburgh route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 20 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Edinburgh flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh Waverley Station, The Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:55 am and lands at 8:51 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 1:11 am.

The flight takes about 2h 56m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 25% above the route average of $227. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Edinburgh takes 2h 56m, covering 1,068 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 Madrid to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $78, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Iberia Express is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Iberia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Madrid to Edinburgh flights are:

• Iberia Express: 100% on time
• Iberia: 80% on time
• easyJet: 74% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 72% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 40m, compared with 5h 46m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 6h 56m via London Stansted (STN).

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

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Alamo
· Europcar
· Budget

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Edinburgh range from $168 to $300, with an average of $227 over the past 12 months. Anything below $168 counts as a good deal.