Limerick to Madrid flights
Madrid lies 1,412 km (877 mi) south of Limerick, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 34 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Limerick | Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ireland | Spain |
| Population | 102,287 | 3.3 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 665 m (2,182 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Nearest large airport | SNN, 21 km out | MAD, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | V94 | 04810–28087 |
Clocks in Madrid are 1 h ahead of Limerick right now, so a 2 h 34 min journey lands 3 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Madrid
Crossing from Ireland into Spain: traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Airports at each end
Leaving Limerick
Limerick is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shannon Airport (SNN), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 10,495-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cork International Airport (ORK, 92 km), Kerry Airport (KIR, 81 km).
Arriving in Madrid
Madrid is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 14,271-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport | MAD | 14 km (9 mi) | 14,271 ft | 1,998 ft |
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Staying in Madrid
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Common questions
How far is Madrid from Limerick?
1,412 km (877 mi) in a straight line, south of Limerick.
How long does it take to get from Limerick to Madrid by air?
About 2 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Limerick and Madrid?
Madrid is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Europe/Dublin).
Which airports are used for Limerick to Madrid flights?
Typically Shannon Airport (SNN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).
What currency do I need in Madrid?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Madrid?
Our booking partner lists 6,042+ places to stay in Madrid, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.