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

• Earliest: departs at 5:55 am and lands at 8:25 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 2h 30m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from London to Madrid takes 2h 30m, covering 778 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 to Madrid range from $108 to $263, with an average of $166 over the past 12 months. Anything below $108 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 46% above the $166 route average. Book 8 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 $165 for nonstop.

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

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $17–$100 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% of flights 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 $48, which is 56% 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
• Alamo
• Centauro

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 3 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 $168 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $191, a difference of $23.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 nonstop 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 at 4h 52m, compared with 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 Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and Estado Santiago Bernabéu. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London to Madrid flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• easyJet: 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
• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• easyJet: 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.

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.