Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Madrid.
Choose from ten weekly Madrid Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights. The 06:50 departure with Iberia is the earliest available. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 21:50.
Your MAD to EDI flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Madrid Airport to Edinburgh Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Edinburgh (and then other corners of the United Kingdom) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is easyJet.
With 73.08% of services arriving as planned, easyJet is the most punctual carrier offering MAD to EDI flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAD and EDI:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is 30 €. A round-trip fare right now is 80 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from MAD to EDI, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAD to EDI.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Madrid Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of all flights departing from Madrid Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Madrid to Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Madrid Airport to Edinburgh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Madrid Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Edinburgh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and find adventure across Edinburgh and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to Edinburgh Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Madrid Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you want to visit Edinburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to EDI sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Edinburgh has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a visit to Manchester will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, roughly 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are key reasons to visit.