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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:30 am
• Latest: departs at 8:00 pm and lands at 10:30 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 30m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Madrid takes 2h 30m, covering 773 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 Heathrow Airport to Madrid range from $135 to $275, with an average of $193 over the past 12 months. Anything below $135 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 40% above the $193 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $192 round-trip, compared to $272 via a layover through Sevilla (SVQ).

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

• Vueling: 100% on time
• British Airways: 86% on time
• Iberia: 85% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $32–$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 Iberia and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Madrid flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

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

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $72, which is 48% 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 Heathrow Airport to Madrid usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) 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 Heathrow Airport to Madrid route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 12m.

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

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Paris Orly (ORY) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 15% 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 Heathrow Airport to Madrid. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $181 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $208, a difference of $27.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Iberia
• British Airways

Flying via Sevilla (SVQ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 01m, compared with 7h 09m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 7h 38m via Bilbao (BIO).

Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Madrid flights:

• Iberia: 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
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Vueling: 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.