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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
100%Trains are 100% more expensive in Birmingham than in Madrid.
Madrid£1.25
Birmingham£2.50
MealMid-priced restaurant
20%The average meal is 20% more expensive in Birmingham than in Madrid.
Madrid£12.54
Birmingham£15.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
70%Taxis are 70% more expensive in Birmingham than in Madrid.
Madrid£2.93
Birmingham£5.00
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
54%Coffee is 54% more expensive in Birmingham than in Madrid.
Madrid£2.15
Birmingham£3.31
Distance: 838 miles
Madrid airports
Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas (MAD)How far from city centre: 8 miles
Birmingham airports
Birmingham Intl (BHX)How far from city centre: 6 miles

Useful information for the flight from Madrid to Birmingham

How long is the flight from Madrid to Birmingham?

It takes just two hours and 25 minutes on direct flights from the Spanish capital to Birmingham.

Is there a time change from Madrid to Birmingham?

Birmingham (GMT) is one hour behind Madrid.

What are the most important things to pack in my suitcase when travelling to Birmingham?

Birmingham is somewhat cooler than Madrid, although the UK in general enjoys a moderate temperate climate. Pack a warm coat in the winter months and bring along sun cream and sunglasses in the summer. Birmingham is a fairly compact city, so good walking shoes will make it easy to explore many of the best sights on foot.

Which airlines fly from Madrid to Birmingham

You'll have several options for airlines between Madrid and Birmingham, including a national flag carrier and a couple of budget options. All of these will take you directly from the Spanish capital to Birmingham, with no stopovers:

  • Iberia, Spain's national airline based in Madrid.
  • Iberia Express, Iberia's low-cost subsidiary.
  • Ryanair, a budget Irish airline with frequent departures.

How to find cheap flights from Madrid to Birmingham

Opodo is a powerful and intuitive online travel agency, ideal for finding cheap flights to many destinations around the globe. Simply enter your chosen cities and dates and you'll be presented with the best value airfare at the top. Continue scrolling to see alternative airlines and departure times. You can also filter by airline, airport, schedule, and many other options if you prefer. This makes it easy to find great deals for your holidays to Birmingham, as well as last-minute deals for impromptu trips.

When are the best times to fly from Madrid to Birmingham

  • March is when the weather in Birmingham begins to warm, and it's also one of the cheapest times to go. With smaller crowds, you'll find it easier to tour the main attractions.
  • June is just before high summer and sees pleasant temperatures in Birmingham, ideal for walks around the Botanical Gardens. There's a wide range of events, including the Coffee Festival, Foodies Festival, and International Dance Festival.
  • August is the warmest month, perfect for strolling around Birmingham's parks and enjoying the sunshine in the city. This month also sees a number of great outdoor events, including the Moseley Folk & Arts Festival and the Coventry Godiva Festival.
  • December is an excellent time to come and buy your Christmas gifts, at places like the Bullring & Grand Central shopping centre, or the Great Western Arcade.

Airports in Madrid

Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is Spain's busiest airport, and a major international hub to the rest of the world.

Useful Information about Madrid–Barajas Airport

Madrid–Barajas Airport is located about 8 miles from the centre of Madrid.

How to get to the airport:

  • By metro – Line 8 to the central Nuevos Ministerios Metro station, 12 minutes. It runs from 6am to 2am.
  • By bus – Airport Express (known locally as Exprés Aeropuerto) service to Plaza de Cibeles in Central Madrid, around 40 minutes. 24-hour service.
  • By taxi or rental car – around 30 minutes to drive from the airport to the centre of Madrid, potentially longer at peak times. You can go via the M-40, A-2 or a combination of the A-2 and M-30 roads, all with similar distances to the city.

Services: open 24 hours a day, unlimited free Wi-Fi, plenty of shops and restaurants for refreshments, baby changing facilities, outdoor and indoor smoking zones.

Airports in Birmingham

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is one of the UK's major airports, linking Birmingham with Europe and further afield, and is served by a number of transport links.

Useful Information about Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport is located about 7 miles south-east of Birmingham city centre.

How to get to Birmingham from the airport:

  • By train – free AirRail Link service to Birmingham International railway station in just two minutes. From here, it's just 10 to 15 minutes on the train to the city centre.
  • By bus – National Express service X1 and X12 to Birmingham city centre, approximately 30 minutes.
  • By taxi or rental car – allow at least 30 minutes to city centre via the M6, or a combination of the M6 and M42.

Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi available in 30-minute slots, many shops and places to eat, baby changing rooms, outdoor smoking areas.

What to do and visit in Birmingham

  • Discover the chocolatey fun of Cadbury World.
  • View classical paintings and artefacts at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
  • Take the family on a learning adventure at Thinktank – Birmingham Science Museum.
  • Stroll around the gorgeous Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
  • Tour a magnificent English stately home, Aston Hall, built in the early 17th century.
  • Explore various historical sites related to William Shakespeare, including his home in nearby Stratford-upon-Avon.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Madrid to Birmingham

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Madrid to Birmingham?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United Kingdom may apply when travelling from Madrid. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How can I find cheap flights from Madrid to Birmingham at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Madrid to Birmingham is 23£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Birmingham expensive to visit compared to Madrid?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Birmingham costs an average of 5.00 GBP, 71% more expensive than Madrid, with a fare of 2.93 GBP,

while train tickets costs 100% more in Birmingham: 2.50 GBP against 1.25 GBP in Madrid.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 15.00 GBP in Birmingham, 20% more than the 12.54 GBP in Madrid.

The price of the coffee is around 54% more expensive in Birmingham, with an average of 3.31 GBP , while in Madrid the coffee costs 2.15 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from Madrid to Birmingham?
The most popular months to book a flight from Madrid to Birmingham are May, August and July, based on the searches of our customers. For insights on the best time to book flights to Birmingham, visit our page best time to book your flights, where you’ll find useful information based on travel trends.
When is the best time to travel from Madrid to Birmingham?
The best time of the year to go to Birmingham when flying from Madrid depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Birmingham from Madrid in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, March, November and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Madrid - Birmingham.
How long does the flight take to go from Madrid to Birmingham?
The total flight time between Madrid and Birmingham is of around 02:51 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,483 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Birmingham compared to Madrid?
While in Madrid the temperatures can reach an average of 37.21 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3 mm ,Birmingham's temperatures can go up to 27.42 ºC during the hot season, with 6 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -3.11 ºC in Birmingham, compared to the -3.74 ºC average degrees reported in Madrid. During the winter period, Madrid can register 3 mm precipitation, while Birmingham have an average of 3 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Madrid and Birmingham?

The main airport route flying between Madrid and Birmingham is: Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas (MAD) to Birmingham Intl (BHX). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Ryanair.

Air France.

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines.

Which are the airlines with flights from Madrid to Birmingham?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Madrid to Birmingham are:

  • Ryanair.
  • Iberia.
  • Lufthansa.

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines, stopping in Amsterdam for 60 minutes minimum.

  • Vueling, with 75 minutes scale in Barcelona.
  • Lufthansa, with 70 minutes scale in Frankfurt.

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