Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Stansted Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes. London's timezone is UTC+0, making London 1 hour behind Madrid.
For the first departure, catch the 05:45 flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Stansted Airport. If you prefer to set off later, the latest flight is at 23:05. With 33 flights every week from MAD to STN, you can select the one that's best for you.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to get a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Stansted Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MAD and STN include:
Porto Airport
Eindhoven Airport
Geneve Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter United Kingdom, contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the latest information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MAD to STN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Stansted Airport (STN)
C$35 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Stansted Airport. A return flight starts at C$73. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To secure cheap flight tickets from MAD to STN, book your trip 9 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Stansted Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Traveling from central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport takes approximately 37 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Arriving at Stansted Airport (STN)
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Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport is approximately 64 kilometres from central London. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 1 hour.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 27 minutes.
When to fly to Stansted Airport (STN)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Stansted Airport. August is the busiest month to visit London. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Stansted Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flight tickets from MAD to STN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
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Big Ben and The British Museum are just two of the big attractions to add to your London to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Buckingham Palace.
Check out your options for jetting into London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). They're other popular international airports that serve London.
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