Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to London Stansted Airport from £20

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 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — STN
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to London Stansted are usually found in February or January, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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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 7 February 2026.

Wed 11/312:20
MAD
-
STN
Nonstop2h 30m
Ryanair
Tue 17/308:10
STN
-
MAD
Nonstop2h 30m
Ryanair
Deal found 4/2£41
Thu 16/412:55
MAD
-
STN
Nonstop2h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/405:50
STN
-
MAD
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£42
Sat 28/222:40
MAD
-
STN
Nonstop2h 30m
Ryanair
Mon 2/309:35
STN
-
MAD
Nonstop2h 30m
Ryanair
Deal found 5/2£43
Sat 28/222:40
MAD
-
STN
Nonstop2h 30m
Ryanair
Tue 3/314:30
STN
-
MAD
Nonstop2h 30m
Ryanair
Deal found 7/2£43
Tue 17/206:15
MAD
-
STN
Nonstop2h 30m
Ryanair
Sat 21/218:35
STN
-
MAD
Nonstop2h 30m
Ryanair
Deal found 4/2£44
Tue 14/410:40
MAD
-
STN
Nonstop2h 25m
Ryanair
Fri 17/415:25
STN
-
MAD
Nonstop2h 30m
Ryanair
Deal found 5/2£46
Fri 17/422:30
MAD
-
STN
Nonstop2h 25m
Ryanair
Mon 20/405:50
STN
-
MAD
Nonstop2h 30m
Ryanair
Deal found 5/2£46
Fri 6/322:35
MAD
-
STN
Nonstop2h 30m
Ryanair
Tue 10/314:30
STN
-
MAD
Nonstop2h 30m
Ryanair
Deal found 5/2£47
Sun 15/305:45
MAD
-
STN
Nonstop2h 30m
Ryanair
Tue 17/308:10
STN
-
MAD
Nonstop2h 30m
Ryanair
Deal found 4/2£48
Wed 4/312:20
MAD
-
STN
Nonstop2h 30m
Ryanair
Thu 5/307:40
STN
-
MAD
Nonstop2h 30m
Ryanair
Deal found 4/2£49

Find 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 7 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£41

One-way from

£20

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£66

Good round-trip deal

£62 or less

Good one-way deal

£45 or less
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 11/3-17/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 00m total
  • Madrid to London
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 23/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Madrid to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£10 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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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 24/4

14:40-09:55

1 stop20h 15m

London Stansted

Sun 26/4

10:50-10:30

1 stop22h 40m

£317

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Fri 8/5

12:00-09:55

1 stop22h 55m

London Stansted

Sun 10/5

17:45-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

£317

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Sun 3/5

07:30-16:50

1 stop10h 20m

London Stansted

Sat 9/5

17:45-13:35

1 stop18h 50m

£317

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Tue 5/5

07:30-16:50

1 stop10h 20m

London Stansted

Sat 9/5

17:45-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

£317

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Fri 12/6

18:25-16:50

1 stop23h 25m

London Stansted

Mon 15/6

10:50-10:30

1 stop22h 40m

£318

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Thu 30/4

12:00-09:55

1 stop22h 55m

London Stansted

Sun 3/5

10:50-10:30

1 stop22h 40m

£318

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Wed 17/6

18:25-16:50

1 stop23h 25m

London Stansted

Wed 24/6

06:15-22:45

1 stop15h 30m

£322

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Thu 23/4

18:25-09:55

1 stop16h 30m

London Stansted

Mon 27/4

10:50-22:45

1 stop10h 55m

£327

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Sat 4/4

18:00-19:25

Nonstop2h 25m

£21

MadridLondon

MAD - STN

MADSTN

Madrid Barajas

Wed 18/3

12:20-13:50

Nonstop2h 30m

£21

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Stansted

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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 30 January 2026.

Booking 73 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to London Stansted Airport (average of £31). Flying from Madrid to London Stansted Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £94). 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 7 February 2026.

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 at midday, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 31 January 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Madrid to London Stansted Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons 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 7 February 2026.
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.

Crew

7.5

Food

6.0

Comfort

6.5

Entertainment

5.6

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.7

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.

Crew

7.5

Food

6.0

Comfort

6.5

Entertainment

5.6

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.7

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

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  • 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 20h 15m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £317. There are 808 mi between Madrid and London Stansted Airport.

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

    According to our current data, Ryanair (£62), offers the cheapest pricing from Madrid to London Stansted Airport. Users have found that Ryanair is 39% 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 £88. The most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - London Stansted), can usually be booked for £29.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to London Stansted Airport (average of £31). Flying from Madrid to London Stansted Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £94). 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£62Average£118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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