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Route information

Currency exchange rates and cost of life

Train Local, one-way ticket
60% Trains are 60% more expensive in Edinburgh than in Madrid.
Madrid £1.29
Edinburgh £2
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
20% The average meal is 20% more expensive in Edinburgh than in Madrid.
Madrid £12.07
Edinburgh £15
Distance: 1074 miles
Madrid airports
Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas (MAD) How far from city centre: 8 miles
Torrejon (TOJ) How far from city centre: 15 miles
Edinburgh airports
Turnhouse (EDI) How far from city centre: 6 miles
Glasgow Scotland (GLA) How far from city centre: 42 miles
Prestwick (PIK) How far from city centre: 63 miles

Travelling to and from the airports

Flights from Madrid

Madrid is able to offer an infinity of reasons to visit the city, from tasty tapas to the dynamic nightlife and from the outstanding cultural scene to popular monuments, the largest city in Spain always has something to keep everyone entertained. The biggest airport in the city is also known as Madrid-Barajas Airport and its name has recently been changed to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport. It's ranked as the fifth in Europe and fifteenth in the world in terms of passenger traffic. The airport has a total of four passenger terminals and there are regular flights from Madrid to Edinburgh, as well as to a broad selection of European and worldwide destinations.

Travel to Madrid airport

Madrid to Edinburgh flights depart from the largest airport of the Spanish capital, the Madrid-Barajas Airport which is located seven miles from the centre of the city and is close to the following motorways: M40, M11, A1, A2 and R2. In case of using the public transport there are several options such as the metro line 8 that goes directly from the city centre to Terminal 2 and there is a separate stop at Terminal 4. Another option is to use the Renfe "cercanias" commuter train service that goes from the city centre to Terminal 4 and there is also a shuttle bus service that runs between all the Terminals: 1, 2, 3 and 4. From Avenida America there is a bus service - line 200 - that goes directly to the airport and from Atocha train station to the airport there's the express bus service, line 203.

Arriving in Edinburgh

The capital city of Scotland - Edinburgh - is a glowing cosmopolitan destination that mixes the old and new with style. Visitors have plenty of things to see in terms of medieval history and ancient treasures, such as the distinct UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Old and New Towns, the Forth Bridge, and the Heart of Neolithic Orkney among other sites. One of the most popular spots of Edinburgh is the Royal Mile which is full of little hidden treasures including the Mary King's Close, the St Giles' Cathedral and plenty of local restaurants and pubs. During the month of August the city is transformed thanks to the Edinburgh Festival that has a programme based on music and comedy performances.

Travelling to the city centre

Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh arrive at the Edinburgh Airport that is located 8 miles from the centre of the city. Use the A8 Glasgow Road in case of driving a car, or if using public transportation there's the Airlink 100 bus which is connected with Waverly Bridge and is near the Princes Street as well as the main rail and bus stations and it the journey will take approximately 30 minutes. Another option to go from the airport to the city centre is the Lothian bus which stops in the following locations: RBS World Headquarters, Scottish Parliament, Palace of Holyroodhouse, city centre and Ocean Terminal. Alternatively, use the tram services that which stop at Edinburgh Park, Haymarket, Murrayfield Stadium and Princes Street.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Madrid to Edinburgh

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
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If I want to book flights from Madrid to Edinburgh at eDreams, how can I find them?
Using our flight search engine, you can find flights from £24 for the route Madrid - Edinburgh. At eDreams, we always aim at providing our customers with the cheapest option, allowing you to adjust according to stopovers, airports, dates and many other filters.
Is Edinburgh more expensive than Madrid to visit?
Comparing taxi prices, a ride in Edinburgh costs an average of 4.00 GBP pounds, 54% more expensive than Madrid, with a fare of 2.59 GBP pounds, while train tickets cost 55% more in Edinburgh: 2.00 GBP pounds against 1.29 GBP pounds in Madrid. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 15.00 GBP euros in Edinburgh, 24% more than the 12.07 GBP euros in Madrid. The price of a coffee is approximately 67% more expensive in Edinburgh, with an average of 3.40 GBP euros, while in Madrid the coffee costs 2.03 GBP.
What would be the best time to book a flight from Madrid to Edinburgh?
The most popular months to book from Madrid to Edinburgh are October, January and May.
When would be the best time to travel from Madrid to Edinburgh?
The best time of the year to visit Edinburgh from Madrid really depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, October is the best month to fly to  Edinburgh from Madrid in terms of searches from our customers, followed by June and August. If you would rather avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds September, May and April are the months with fewer searches for Madrid -  Edinburgh.
What is the duration of a flight from Madrid to Edinburgh?
Flight duration from Madrid to Edinburgh is around 03:09 hours on average, at an average distance of 1,772 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
What is the weather like in Edinburgh compared to Madrid?
The average temperature in Madrid is 37.21 degrees in summer, with precipitation around 3.0 mm ,Edinburgh's temperatures reach 24.09 during the hot season, with 3.0 average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -4.11 degrees in Edinburgh, compared to the -3.74 average degrees reported in Madrid. During the winter period, Madrid can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Edinburgh have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
From which airports is it possible to fly from Madrid to Edinburgh?
The main route from Madrid to Edinburgh is: Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas (MAD) to Turnhouse (EDI). The following airlines fly this route:
  • Easyjet.
  • Iberia.
  • British Airways.
The airlines that fly indirectly from Madrid to Edinburgh are:
The airlines that fly indirectly from Madrid to Edinburgh are:
  • Iberia, stopping in London for 60 minutes at least.
  • Vueling, with 100 minutes stop in Barcelona.
  • Lufthansa, with 110 minutes scale in Frankfurt.
Flight Time 3 h and 9 m Flights from Madrid and Edinburgh last around 3 h and 9 m, although this flight time may also depend on other factors.
Cheapest flight £24 The cheapest price available for flights from Madrid to Edinburgh that have been booked by our customers in the last 72 hours
Airport of Departure Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas You will depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas when flying from Madrid to Edinburgh
Airport of Arrival Turnhouse Outbound flights from Madrid to Edinburgh arrive at Turnhouse

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