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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to London Stansted Airport from £26

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — STN
28 Jan — 4 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Madrid Barajas to London Stansted are usually found in February or January, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Stansted

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to Stansted (STN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£48

One-way from

£26

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£66

Good round-trip deal

£50 or less

Good one-way deal

£60 or less
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 5/2-8/2
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 00m total
  • Madrid to London
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 3/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Madrid to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price (£38 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Madrid Barajas to London Stansted.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Madrid Barajas to London Stansted.

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Cheapest flights from Madrid to Stansted
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to Stansted. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 January 2025.

Sat 10/521:45MAD - STN
Nonstop2h 25mRyanair
Wed 14/521:30STN - MAD
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Deal found 23/1£48
Sat 1/221:45MAD - STN
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/207:55STN - MAD
1 stop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1£76

Find flights from Madrid to Stansted within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Madrid to Stansted that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

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MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Thu 27/3

21:55-23:25

Nonstop2h 30m

London Stansted

Sun 30/3

06:55-10:25

Nonstop2h 30m

£47

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Wed 9/4

22:45-00:10

Nonstop2h 25m

London Stansted

Mon 14/4

07:05-15:25

1 stop7h 20m

£76

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/2

06:25-08:00

Nonstop2h 35m

£26

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/3

10:00-20:15

1 stop11h 15m

£40

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/2

17:20-11:35

1 stop19h 15m

£84

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Fri 14/2

13:45-10:30

2 stops21h 45m

£135

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Tue 25/2

12:55-16:10

1 stop28h 15m

£160

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Tue 24/6

13:30-13:30

1 stop25h 00m

£166

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 23/1

Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Stansted

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Travel insights for flights from Madrid to Stansted

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Madrid to Stansted including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to London Stansted Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Madrid to Stansted. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Booking 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Madrid to London Stansted Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to London Stansted Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to London Stansted Airport (average of £55). Flying from Madrid to London Stansted Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £106). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAD to STN?

Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to Stansted. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

When flying from Madrid to London Stansted Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Madrid to London Stansted Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Madrid to Stansted. Price data was last updated on 21 January 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Madrid to London Stansted Airport flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Stansted by month

Plan your trip to Stansted by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Stansted Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Stansted Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Stansted by month

Plan your trip to Stansted by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Stansted Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Stansted

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Stansted. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Stansted. Reviews last updated 23 January 2025.
6.9
Okay
1,858 reviews

Crew

7.7

Overall

6.9

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Food to be reasonably priced and water is a necessity not a luxury and should be priced accordingly

6.9
Okay
1,858 reviews
6.9
Okay
1,858 reviews

Crew

7.7

Overall

6.9

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Food to be reasonably priced and water is a necessity not a luxury and should be priced accordingly

6.9
Okay
5,187 reviews
6.9
Okay
1,858 reviews

Crew

7.7

Overall

6.9

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Food to be reasonably priced and water is a necessity not a luxury and should be priced accordingly

6.8
Okay
615 reviews
6.9
Okay
1,858 reviews

Crew

7.7

Overall

6.9

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Food to be reasonably priced and water is a necessity not a luxury and should be priced accordingly

6.8
Okay
7,104 reviews
6.9
Okay
1,858 reviews

Crew

7.7

Overall

6.9

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Food to be reasonably priced and water is a necessity not a luxury and should be priced accordingly

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madrid to Stansted. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Madrid to London Stansted?

    If you book a flight to London Stansted from Madrid, you will be flying from Barajas, which is the city’s only airport. Madrid Barajas (MAD) is located 8.5 mi from the center of Madrid. There is 1 flight from Barajas to London Stansted per day from 1 airline.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Madrid to London Stansted Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Ryanair (£48), offers the cheapest pricing from Madrid to London Stansted Airport. Users have found that Ryanair is 58% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to London Stansted Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ryanair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £26. However, be on the lookout for offers from easyJet and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Madrid to London Stansted Airport for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to London Stansted Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Madrid to London Stansted Airport is £17. On average you can expect to pay £114. The most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - London Stansted), can usually be booked for £26.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Stansted that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to Stansted flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Madrid to Stansted?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to Stansted.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to Stansted?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to Stansted by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to London Stansted Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to London Stansted Airport (average of £55). Flying from Madrid to London Stansted Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £106). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Madrid to Stansted

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