Swindon to Madrid flights
Madrid lies 1,248 km (775 mi) south of Swindon, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 21 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.
| Swindon | Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Spain |
| Population | 201,669 | 3.3 million |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 665 m (2,182 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Nearest large airport | BRS, 68 km out | MAD, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | DY3–SN99 | 04810–28087 |
Clocks in Madrid are 1 h ahead of Swindon right now, so a 2 h 21 min journey lands 3 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Madrid
Crossing from United Kingdom into Spain: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); 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 Swindon
Swindon is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bristol Airport (BRS), 68 km (42 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,598 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are London Heathrow Airport (LHR, 92 km), Birmingham Airport (BHX, 100 km), Southampton Airport (SOU, 74 km), Bournemouth Airport (BOH, 87 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
Our booking partner lists 6,042+ places to stay in Madrid (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 853 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (364), and 41 are five-star. Across 914 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 2,646,164 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Madrid from Swindon?
1,248 km (775 mi) in a straight line, south of Swindon.
How long does it take to get from Swindon to Madrid by air?
About 2 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Swindon and Madrid?
Madrid is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for Swindon to Madrid flights?
Typically Bristol Airport (BRS) 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.