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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:28 am
• Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 11:08 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 28m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid takes 2h 28m, covering 755 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid range from $132 to $283, with an average of $199 over the past 12 months. Anything below $132 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the $199 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $154 round-trip via Dublin (DUB), compared to $199 for nonstop.

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

• Iberia Express: 91% on time
• Air Europa: 90% on time
• easyJet: 89% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and easyJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Madrid flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $57, 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 $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Gatwick Airport to Madrid route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

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

• Faro (FAO) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Malaga (AGP) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Alicante (ALC) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $179 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $216, a difference of $37.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between London Gatwick Airport and Madrid. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Air Europa
• Iberia
• easyJet

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 49m, compared with 5h 24m via Malaga (AGP) and 6h 54m via Alicante (ALC).

Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London Gatwick Airport (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 Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Estado Santiago Bernabéu. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Madrid flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Air Europa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: 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:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.