Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Manchester Airport.
Manchester is one hour behind Madrid and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from MAD to MAN start at 06:25 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 22:20 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of 21 weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Manchester Airport flights.
Your MAD to MAN flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Manchester Airport, so jetting off to Manchester (and then discovering more of United Kingdom!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ryanair.
With 67.44% of services arriving as planned, Iberia Express is the most punctual carrier operating MAD to MAN flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Manchester Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between MAD and MAN:
Nantes Atlantique Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
$28 is currently the best price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Return flights start from $62. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAD to MAN.
The cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Manchester Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Manchester Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.23% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 11 miles from central Madrid. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Manchester Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
Reserve a hotel near MAN if you have a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Manchester Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and discover more of Manchester and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Manchester Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport to the center of Manchester has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 miles away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Manchester Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Manchester. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you want to visit Manchester during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 48ºF and 73ºF.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to MAN in January. Average temperatures are between 30ºF and 45ºF then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Manchester has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. About 160 miles south-east of Manchester, a visit to London will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
If you're ready to explore another side of United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 70 miles south of Manchester. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are key reasons to visit.
