Madrid to London, Essex (MAD–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MAD–STN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair, Ryanair UK and Turkish Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 808 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 25 | 73H | 2h20-2h25 | – | – | – |
| RK Ryanair UK | 2 | 73H | 2h25 | – | – | – |
| TK Turkish Airlines | 1 | 33X | 2h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London, Essex from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→STN | ZAZ→STN | VLC→STN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 155 mi | 178 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 3 | 16 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 10m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · STN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 5:00 PM in London, Essex.
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–STN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to STN
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, Ryanair UK and Turkish Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to STN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to STN is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 808 miles (1,300 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Santiago-Rosalía de Castro, Ibiza and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaragoza (ZAZ), Valencia (VLC) and Castellón de la Plana (CDT).