Madrid, Spain

Spain · MAD

Madrid

The city that actively refuses to sleep. Dinner begins at 10 PM, and the art-fueled bar gossip doesn’t stop until dawn.

Updated

UK typical return

£80

Average return fare

Lowest tracked

£35.92

Observed October 2026

Cheapest UK month

January

Typically £75 return

Departures

Flights from the UK

Typical return fares to Madrid by UK origin
FromTypical returnCheapest month
London£76.25January
Humberside£80—
Teesside£80—
Newquay Cornwall£80—
Glasgow Prestwick£80—
Belfast International£80—
Exeter£80—
Southend-on-Sea£80—

The stay

Where to stay in Madrid

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SLEEP'N Atocha - B Corp Certified

SLEEP'N Atocha - B Corp Certified

4★

Calle Doctor Drumen, 4

Mid-range

Convenient Location Situated just steps away from Madrid's Atocha Train Station and El Retiro Park, SLEEP´N Atocha offers a prime location for both leisure and business travelers. Modern Amenities Experience comfort in o

Holiday Inn Express - Madrid - Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express - Madrid - Airport by IHG

3★

Avenida de Aragón, 402, Ciudad Pegaso

Budget

Seasonal Outdoor Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre Enjoy a refreshing dip in our seasonal outdoor swimming pool or break a sweat at our fitness centre during your stay at Holiday Inn Express - Madrid - Airport. Delicious

Vincci Capitol

Vincci Capitol

4★

Gran Via 41

Splurge

Luxurious Stay on Gran Via Roof Terrace with City Views: Enjoy breathtaking city views from our stylish roof terrace. Art Deco Design: Immerse yourself in the elegance of our Art Deco-style rooms with modern amenities. C

The experiences

What to do in Madrid

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Royal Palace with Skip-the-Line

4.7/5

2 hours

Step past the queues into Europe's grandest royal palace, from Throne Room to Goya, with a guide who brings its history to life.

Madrid: Paella Sangria and Churro Making Class in the City Center

5/5

3 hours

Looking for the ultimate cooking class in Madrid? Look no further! Led by your passionate professional local chefs, you’ll be guided step…

Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing

5/5

2h 30m

The Cooking Clubhouse will help you dive deep into the roots of a traditional Spanish Paella by leading you through a hands on and very…

Toledo Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Driver from Madrid

5/5

5 hours

Your guide will meet you at the tourist office, to kick off your visit with a panoramic tour around Toledo, stopping at the Mirador del…

Prado Museum Small-Group Tour

4.9/5

1h 30m

Meet Velázquez and Goya on an intimate, skip-the-line walk through the Prado's highlights, with just seven guests and a flexible guide.

Paella Workshop with Bottomless Sangria in Central Madrid

4.9/5

3 hours

Discover a unique culinary experience with this paella and sangria workshop right in Central Madrid. All accompanied with the famous…

Timing

Best time to fly to Madrid

Typical fare by month UK median typical return.

Months without an observation use the route typical.

UK median typical return fare by month. Months without an observation are marked No data and use the route typical on the chart.
MonthTypical return fare
January£74.91
February£75.64
March£77.64
April£79.58
May£83.30
June£84.81
July£84.67
August£85.83
SeptemberNo data
October£77.63
November£77.56
December£76.50

Before you go

Questions

When is the cheapest time to fly to Madrid from the UK?

Fares to Madrid are typically lowest in December, averaging £80 return. Since airlines shift prices without warning, Route & Room tracks UK departures 24/7, publishing verified price cuts directly to our members.

What is considered a good price for a return flight to Madrid?

Route & Room has verified return flights to Madrid as low as £36.05, compared to typical market fares of £80. Anything under £40 is a strong price, and we filter out self-transfers and grueling layovers before publishing.

Which UK airports fly to Madrid?

We track departures from London, Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Southampton, Glasgow and Aberdeen to Madrid.

Sources & verification

Fares are observed, not guaranteed. Read how we verify fares.