Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to London Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to London Stansted Airport.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London one hour behind Madrid.
Pack your bags and choose from 29 weekly Madrid Airport to London Stansted Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MAD to STN flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering London (and perhaps some other exciting corners of the United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Madrid Airport to London Stansted Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates MAD to STN flights is Ryanair. Its services land as scheduled 71.86% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to London Stansted Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between MAD and STN:
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Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Madrid Airport, 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near MAD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to London Stansted Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at London Stansted Airport (STN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Madrid Airport to London Stansted Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near STN instead:
Grab a London Stansted Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from London Stansted Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to London Stansted Airport (STN)
The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to London Stansted Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit London based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Madrid Airport to London Stansted Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to STN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Manchester will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres north-west of London. No journey is complete without experiencing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.