Madrid to Plymouth flights
Plymouth lies 1,107 km (688 mi) north of Madrid, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 10 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.
| Madrid | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Population | 3.3 million | 260,203 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | MAD, 14 km out | NQY, 61 km out |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | PL2–PL4 |
Clocks in Plymouth are 1 h behind Madrid right now, so a 2 h 10 min journey lands only 1 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Plymouth
Crossing from Spain into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Plymouth
Plymouth is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY), 61 km (38 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,003 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Exeter International Airport (EXT, 65 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Airport Newquay (regional) | NQY | 61 km (38 mi) | 9,003 ft | 390 ft |
| Exeter International Airport (regional) | EXT | 65 km (40 mi) | 6,811 ft | 102 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Plymouth from Madrid?
1,107 km (688 mi) in a straight line, north of Madrid.
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Plymouth by air?
About 2 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Plymouth?
Plymouth is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Madrid).
Which airports are used for Madrid to Plymouth flights?
Typically Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY); Plymouth also has EXT.
What currency do I need in Plymouth?
The Pound (GBP).
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.