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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to London Stansted Airport from £38

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 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — STN
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to London Stansted are usually found in February or March, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£54

One-way from

£38

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£133

Good round-trip deal

£57 or less

Good one-way deal

£70 or less
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 6/11-9/11
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 00m total
  • Madrid to London
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Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 27/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Madrid to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£6 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Madrid Barajas to London Stansted.
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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 18 September 2025.

Thu 6/1105:45MAD - STN
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Sun 9/1111:55STN - MAD
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Deal found 16/9£54
Sun 7/1222:05MAD - STN
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Wed 10/1205:55STN - MAD
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Deal found 16/9£55
Fri 28/1122:35MAD - STN
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Mon 1/1209:35STN - MAD
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Deal found 16/9£56
Thu 13/1105:45MAD - STN
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Sun 16/1107:40STN - MAD
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Deal found 16/9£56
Fri 14/1106:00MAD - STN
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Sun 16/1107:40STN - MAD
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Deal found 16/9£57
Sat 18/1019:40MAD - STN
Nonstop2h 25mRyanair
Mon 27/1011:55STN - MAD
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Deal found 16/9£58
Tue 4/1118:30MAD - STN
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Sat 8/1108:50STN - MAD
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Deal found 17/9£59
Wed 29/1010:00MAD - STN
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Fri 31/1016:20STN - MAD
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Deal found 16/9£59
Thu 6/1105:45MAD - STN
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Wed 12/1114:15STN - MAD
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Deal found 17/9£60
Wed 15/1022:45MAD - STN
Nonstop2h 25mRyanair
Sun 19/1006:45STN - MAD
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Deal found 16/9£61
Mon 3/1106:10MAD - STN
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Sat 8/1120:10STN - MAD
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Deal found 16/9£62
Sun 9/1107:00MAD - STN
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Tue 11/1108:10STN - MAD
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Deal found 17/9£62

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 18 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to London Stansted Airport that are best for you.

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Madrid

Fly to

Stansted

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Fri 21/11

22:35-00:05

Nonstop2h 30m

London Stansted

Tue 25/11

08:10-11:40

Nonstop2h 30m

£54

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Tue 25/11

12:35-14:05

Nonstop2h 30m

London Stansted

Wed 26/11

05:55-09:25

Nonstop2h 30m

£56

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Wed 21/1

18:45-20:15

Nonstop2h 30m

London Stansted

Sat 24/1

18:35-22:05

Nonstop2h 30m

£56

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Wed 28/1

18:45-20:15

Nonstop2h 30m

London Stansted

Sun 1/2

07:40-11:10

Nonstop2h 30m

£56

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Sun 9/11

07:00-08:30

Nonstop2h 30m

London Stansted

Sun 9/11

11:55-15:25

Nonstop2h 30m

£57

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Fri 14/11

06:00-07:30

Nonstop2h 30m

London Stansted

Sun 16/11

07:40-11:10

Nonstop2h 30m

£57

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Wed 29/10

10:00-11:30

Nonstop2h 30m

London Stansted

Fri 31/10

16:20-19:50

Nonstop2h 30m

£59

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Sat 13/12

14:25-15:55

Nonstop2h 30m

London Stansted

Sun 14/12

08:55-12:25

Nonstop2h 30m

£60

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/11

06:10-07:40

Nonstop2h 30m

London Stansted

Wed 5/11

14:15-17:45

Nonstop2h 30m

£61

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Sat 8/11

18:15-19:45

Nonstop2h 30m

London Stansted

Mon 10/11

08:05-11:35

Nonstop2h 30m

£63

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Stansted

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Stansted from Madrid with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madrid to London Stansted Airport

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 12 September 2025.

Booking 77 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of £103). 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 18 September 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 4% versus a flight in the morning.

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 14 September 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Madrid to London Stansted Airport flight should consider departing on Monday at midday 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.

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 18 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Ryanair from Madrid to London Stansted Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ryanair
6.8
Okay
5,159 reviews
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Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.8

Food

6.0

Comfort

6.5

Entertainment

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,May 2025

BCN - STN

Departed an hour late, with zero indication that that would be the case, very poor communication / acknowledgement of the delay, with no explanation.
Ryanair
6.8
Okay
5,159 reviews
Ryanair
6.8
Okay
5,159 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.8

Food

6.0

Comfort

6.5

Entertainment

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,May 2025

BCN - STN

Departed an hour late, with zero indication that that would be the case, very poor communication / acknowledgement of the delay, with no explanation.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Madrid to London Stansted Airport?

    A quick flight from Madrid to London Stansted Airport can take about 2h 30m. Ryanair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £54. There are 808 mi between Madrid and London Stansted Airport. All flights are typically direct.

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

    According to our current data, Ryanair (£59), offers the cheapest pricing from Madrid to London Stansted Airport. Users have found that Ryanair is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 £120. The most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - London Stansted), can usually be booked for £37.

  • 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of £103). 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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RyanairCheapest£59Average£126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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