Madrid to Edinburgh (MAD–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAD–EDI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet, Ryanair and Iberia lead the route. The flight covers 1,068 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 97 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 9 | 320 | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 5 | 73H, 7M8 | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| IB Iberia | 3 | 320 | 2h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→EDI | VLC→EDI | BIO→EDI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi | 197 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 17 | 3 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 3h | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · EDI: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 5:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Spanish passport holders enter the UK visa-free for up to 6 months as tourists or business visitors. Since Brexit, you must use a passport. Spanish national ID cards are no longer accepted for entry. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. No minimum validity period beyond that is required.
You will pass through UK Border Force on arrival. Have your return ticket and accommodation details ready. The officer may ask about your purpose and funds. For visits under 6 months, no advance application is needed. You cannot work on a tourist entry, even unpaid volunteering in most cases.
The UK is rolling out an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system. As of 2025, EU nationals including Spanish citizens do not yet need an ETA, but this is expected to change. Check gov.uk before booking. If you had pre-settled or settled status from living in the UK before Brexit, you enter under those rights instead of as a visitor.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
MAD–EDI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to EDI
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, Iberia and easyJet. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MAD to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to EDI ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,068 miles (1,719 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
97 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TRN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC) and Bilbao (BIO).