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

• Earliest: departs at 06:15 and lands at 08:51
• Latest: departs at 20:55 and lands at 23:31.

The flight takes about 2h 36m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sheffield to Madrid:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Sheffield to Madrid takes 2h 36m, covering 896 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.

Return flights from Sheffield to Madrid range from £79 to £171, with an average of £116 over the past 12 months. Anything below £79 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 49% above the £116 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £111 return and stopover options via Faro (FAO) at £107.

Ryanair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while easyJet has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Sheffield to Madrid flights are:

• Ryanair: 86% on time
• easyJet: 77% on time
• Iberia Express: 71% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £15–£75 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 Iberia Express. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sheffield to Madrid flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

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
• Centauro
• Alamo

Flights from Sheffield to Madrid usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sheffield to Madrid route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 53m.

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

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Sheffield to Madrid. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £92 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £126, a difference of £34.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Sheffield and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• easyJet
• Iberia

Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 57m, compared to 5h 06m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 5h 32m via Shannon (SNN).

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

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

Among airlines operating Sheffield 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.

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
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Drop & Go costs around £60 for 8 days (located a 5min bus journey from Terminal 1 and 2, and a 5min walk from Terminal 3), while multi-storey parking costs about £65 for 8 days and features undercover parking (a 1–3min walk from the terminals). Mid-stay is also around £65 for 8 days (a 3min walk from Terminal 1, or 10min walk from Terminal 3). Meet & Greet, which costs around £75 for 8 days, features an attendant who will take and park your car for you, and is located just 1–2min away from the terminals.

There is a free drop-off area at the JetParks 1 parking area, with an on-demand shuttle bus to Terminal 1. Otherwise, dedicated drop-off areas outside the terminals will cost round £5 for 5min and £6 for 10min, and a hefty £25 after 10min.

Manchester Airport is well connected to local buses and regional buses, with routes and timetables available online. Metrolink trams stop right at the airport station, 5 to 15min away from the terminals. Trains also stop at the airport station, running from Manchester Piccadilly Station in the city every 10min, every day of the week.

Metro Line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios has a station at the Terminal 1, 2 and 3 building, as well as in Terminal 4. It takes around 15min to reach Madrid city centre. The Cercanías local train network has both the C1 and C10 lines departing from the train station of Terminal 4, taking approximately 11min to reach Chamartin. If you’re taking a bus, EMT bus lines 200, Exprés-203, N27 Exprés, and 101 connect to Madrid city centre, while the intercity bus lines 822, 824, 827, and 828 drive to other towns.

Yes, Air Rooms provide 22 rooms inside Terminal 4. Rooms can also be booked for 3h to 6h if you just need a quick nap and a shower. Otherwise, the Ibis Madrid Aeropuerto Barajas and TRYP Madrid Alameda Aeropuerto hotels are nearby with a free shuttle service.

If you need a quiet moment of reflection before your flight to Madrid, pop into one of four multi-faith prayer rooms in Manchester Airport (MAN). You can find accompanied prayers with a chaplain as well as Friday prayers for Muslims. They are also great for quiet solo meditation.

British Airways allows children over 2 years of age the same luggage allowance as adults, being a 23 kg checked-in suitcase. They will also allow for the child’s hardware, such as a pram or a car seat, in the hold. Your child will also get a carry-on bag for the plane.

If your training animal has been booked in at the same time as you, has their training certificate and is well harnessed, it will be very welcome to accompany you in the cabin of your KLM flight, sitting comfortably at your feet.

There are several different global car hire companies based at Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). They can be found on the ground floor of Terminal 1 and include SIXT, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Firefly, Goldcar Rental and InterRent. The garages are based in the parking lots of Terminal 4.