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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:36 am
• Latest: departs at 8:55 pm and lands at 11:31 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 36m.

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

A nonstop flight from Manchester to Madrid takes 2h 36m, covering 891 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.

Round-trip flights from Manchester to Madrid range from $106 to $228, with an average of $155 over the past 12 months. Anything below $106 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 49% above the $155 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $149 round-trip and layover options via Faro (FAO) at $144.

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

• Ryanair: 86% on time
• easyJet: 77% on time
• Iberia Express: 71% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$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 Express. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Manchester to Madrid flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Manchester to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $38, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

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
• Centauro
• Alamo

Flights from Manchester to Madrid usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Manchester to Madrid route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 53m.

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

• London Heathrow (LHR) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Manchester to Madrid. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $123 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $168, a difference of $45.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Ryanair
• easyJet
• Iberia
• Ryanair

Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 57m, compared with 5h 06m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 5h 32m via Shannon (SNN).

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

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

Among airlines operating Manchester to Madrid flights:

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

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

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
• easyJet: 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 always check the fare details before booking.

Drop & Go costs around £60 for 8 days (located a 5min bus journey from Terminal 1 and 2, and a 5min walk from Terminal 3), while multi-storey parking costs about £65 for 8 days and features undercover parking (a 1–3min walk from the terminals). Mid-stay is also around £65 for 8 days (a 3min walk from Terminal 1, or 10min walk from Terminal 3). Meet & Greet, which costs around £75 for 8 days, features an attendant who will take and park your car for you, and is located just 1–2min away from the terminals.

There is a free drop-off area at the JetParks 1 parking area, with an on-demand shuttle bus to Terminal 1. Otherwise, dedicated drop-off areas outside the terminals will cost round £5 for 5min and £6 for 10min, and a hefty £25 after 10min.

Manchester Airport is well connected to local buses and regional buses, with routes and timetables available online. Metrolink trams stop right at the airport station, 5 to 15min away from the terminals. Trains also stop at the airport station, running from Manchester Piccadilly Station in the city every 10min, every day of the week.

Metro Line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios has a station at the Terminal 1, 2 and 3 building, as well as in Terminal 4. It takes around 15min to reach Madrid city centre. The Cercanías local train network has both the C1 and C10 lines departing from the train station of Terminal 4, taking approximately 11min to reach Chamartin. If you’re taking a bus, EMT bus lines 200, Exprés-203, N27 Exprés, and 101 connect to Madrid city centre, while the intercity bus lines 822, 824, 827, and 828 drive to other towns.

Yes, Air Rooms provide 22 rooms inside Terminal 4. Rooms can also be booked for 3h to 6h if you just need a quick nap and a shower. Otherwise, the Ibis Madrid Aeropuerto Barajas and TRYP Madrid Alameda Aeropuerto hotels are nearby with a free shuttle service.