Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Stansted Airport.
London is one hour behind Madrid and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from MAD to STN start from 05:45 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 23:05 with Ryanair. Overall, you can take your pick of 33 weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Stansted Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MAD to STN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair has direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Stansted Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Among carriers operating MAD to STN flights, Ryanair has the best track record for timely arrivals.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Stansted Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAD and STN:
Porto Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Eindhoven Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Stansted Airport (STN)
Currently, R 301 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Stansted Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 657. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from MAD to STN, reserve your journey six months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Stansted Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Stansted Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport's on-time performance, 78.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Stansted Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Stansted Airport (STN)
Consider booking a hotel near STN if you have a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Stansted Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Stansted Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar and discover more of London and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Stansted Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. The drive time takes about 1 hour.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Stansted Airport (STN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Stansted Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to London in April.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Stansted Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to STN in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited London, now it's time to discover other parts of United Kingdom. Travel around 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to tick off its leading attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.