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You can find a relaxing environment to enjoy before your flight at the Aspire Lounge at Bristol Airport. The lounge is open from 04:00 to 12:30 Monday to Wednesday and closes at 15:30 from Thursday to Sunday. You can enjoy complimentary drinks, including beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee, and tea. In addition, they offer catering on-site and amenities such as tv, newspapers, magazines, and business zones.

Bristol Airport is easily accessibly by taxi, bus, or train. The leading taxi service travelling to and from the airport is Arrow Cars. You can book online or enquire about a quote. A bus is an excellent public transport option, such as the A1 Airport Flyer bus, which departs from Bristol Bus Station two or three times an hour. Bristol Meads Railway Station also connects to the A1 Airport bus, allowing easy access to Bristol Airport if you're connecting from other locations near the city.

There are many public transport options to connect you to the Madrid city centre, the underground train, the overground train, and city buses. You can take the underground Madrid Metro on Line 8, which runs from all airport terminals to the Nuevos Ministerios Station. The overground train lines C1 and C10 also connect to Madrid. If you would like an economical solution, the city bus lines T1, T2, and T3 will take you to all central areas of Madrid, and Line 203 is an express service to the city centre.

Madrid Airport offers several meeting rooms, which you can rent for conferences, meetings, courses, receptions, and exhibitions. Terminal 1 has the Turmalina Hall; in Terminal 2, there’s the Auditorium, Autogiro hall, Goya hall, and Manzanares hall; in Terminal 4, there’s the Pressroom.

Among airlines operating Bristol to Madrid flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Bristol and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• Ryanair

Flights from Bristol to Madrid usually depart from Bristol (BRS) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Bristol to Madrid.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £88 return, compared with £170 via a stopover through Alicante (ALC).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £24–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Bristol to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Alicante (ALC) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Menorca/Mahon (MAH) – 17% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the Bristol to Madrid route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £73 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £128, a difference of £55. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Madrid City Centre, Spain Building, and Puerta del Sol. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bristol to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 06:15 and lands at 08:32
• Latest: departs at 19:05 and lands at 21:22.

The flight takes about 2h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 20% above the route average of £92. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Bristol to Madrid takes 2h 17m, covering 754 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Bristol to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £28, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 22m, compared to 8h 12m via Menorca/Mahon (MAH) and 9h 14m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Madrid is 1 hour ahead of Bristol (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Alamo
• Centauro

Return flights from Bristol to Madrid range from £58 to £136, with an average of £92 over the past 12 months. Anything below £58 counts as a good deal.