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

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 08:25
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 00:00.

The flight takes about 2h 30m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London to Madrid takes 2h 30m, covering 2,015 km.

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 London to Madrid range from ₹ 10,215 to ₹ 24,963, with an average of ₹ 15,718 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 10,215 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 46% above the ₹ 15,718 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 14,578 return via Dublin (DUB), compared with ₹ 15,648 for direct.

Vueling is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Iberia Express has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Madrid flights are:

• Vueling: 100% on time
• Iberia Express: 91% on time
• Air Europa: 90% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 1,736–₹ 9,489 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Madrid flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 31%, Afternoon flights for 21%, and Night flights for 3%.

Iberia is the only airline on the London to Madrid route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from London to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 4,992, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 203 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Centauro
• Alamo

Flights from London to Madrid may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 London to Madrid route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 37m.

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

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Paris Orly (ORY) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from London to Madrid. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 15,943 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₹ 18,125, a difference of ₹ 2,183.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

8 airlines operate flights between London and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• British Airways
• Ryanair
• easyJet
• Air Europa
• Wizz Air

Flying via Ibiza (IBZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 52m, compared to 5h 50m via Valencia (VLC) and 6h 22m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London (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 Palacio Municipal de Congresos de Madrid. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London to Madrid flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: 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:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Wizz Air: 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.

Madrid Barajas Airport is the busiest in the Spanish airport group and the main international airport serving Spain. It acts as the hub for the national carrier Iberia as well as Air Europa.

Madrid Airport has ‘Air Rooms’, at T4, which can be used for a maximum of 6 hours to sleep or 1 hour if you only want to shower. Heathrow Airport has showers throughout the terminals and has a day room in T3 for travellers to rest before connecting flights.

Yes, it is possible to do this on airlines such as British Airways and Iberia/Iberia Express. Norwegian, although it is one of the less expensive airlines, it also offers a premium class fare (and seats) to its passengers for this flight.

Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 12 km (7.4 miles) from the city. Metro line 8 is the easiest way to get into the city and the journey takes between 12 and 15 minutes. A single ticket costs EUR4.50 to EUR5 (roughly GBP4 – GBP4.50). There are metro stops at all terminals.

Passengers can find cheap flights from London to Madrid on KAYAK and also view flights by CO2 emissions to discover the most sustainable flights. This will allow you to make an informed decision about reducing your carbon footprint. The average amount of CO2 emitted per person on a flight from London to Madrid is around 719 kg. When you book a flight on British Airways or Iberia, it will reduce the CO2 emitted by about 45%.

Contact your airline at least 48 hours before departure if you require extra assistance at the airport or onboard the aircraft. Accessible facilities at the airports in London include accessible toilets, Changing Places and Staxi chairs. Once you arrive at Madrid Airport, an assistant will meet you at your seat and help you with disembarking. They will also accompany you to the Baggage Reclaim area to pick up your luggage before taking to your onward transport.