Journey information
Overview: London to Madrid flight
Flights from London to Madrid depart on average 122 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €41 if you book in advance.
There are 32 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:15. The fastest flight covers the 1264 km distance in 2h 19m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1264 km |
Average flight duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €41 |
Flights per day 122 |
Direct flights 32 |
Fastest flight 2h 19m |
Cheapest month to travel December |
First flight 05:45 |
Last flight 23:15 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from London to Madrid
Cheapest price
€81
Average price
€434
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Flights per day
105
Distance
1264 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Madrid will cost around €434 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €81.
Of the 105 flights that leave London for Madrid onSun, Jan 18, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 18 the direct flights cover the 1264 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Sun, Jan 18 the longest flights will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €104. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €104, and a train costs an average of €360.
Distance: 1264 km
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€205 Average price | €199 Average price Cheapest | €419 Average price |
6h 59m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 36m Average total duration 26h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.8 - 7.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Madrid flight times
The table below shows live departures for London to Madrid flights for today, Saturday, January 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH901 · LH1114 | 9:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h40 | 3:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL984+ KL1503 | 10:00 AM London City Airport | 25h10 | 11:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL984+ KL1507 | 10:00 AM London City Airport | 8h40 | 6:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL984+ KL1505 | 10:00 AM London City Airport | 5h05 | 3:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1014 | 10:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2h30 | 12:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB714 | 10:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h30 | 1:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA7055 | 10:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h30 | 1:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1006+ KL1507 | 11:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h25 | 6:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7069 | 11:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h25 | 1:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB716 | 11:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h25 | 1:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1581 · AF1800 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h10 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1581 · AF1400 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h35 | 10:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1862 | 11:45 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2h20 | 2:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA7195 | 11:45 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2h20 | 2:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FR 5994 | 11:55 AM London Stansted Airport | 2h30 | 2:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA464 | 1:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h30 | 3:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB3649 | 1:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h30 | 3:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH4195+ LH1806 | 1:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 8h45 | 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR5942+ QR147 | 1:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 15h45 | 5:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR5942+ QR6952 | 1:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 16h20 | 6:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR4+ QR6952 | 2:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 15h55 | 6:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR4 · QR147 | 2:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 15h20 | 5:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 5996 | 2:40 PM London Stansted Airport | 2h30 | 5:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1781 · AF1000 | 3:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 17h10 | 8:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1781 · AF1400 | 3:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 7h05 | 10:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB3651 | 3:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h30 | 5:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA466 | 3:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h30 | 5:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH909 · LH1122 | 3:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 7h20 | 10:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7057 | 3:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h25 | 6:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB718 | 3:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h25 | 6:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FR 5998 | 4:20 PM London Stansted Airport | 2h30 | 6:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH911 · LH1122 | 4:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h20 | 10:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2477 · LH1806 | 4:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h55 | 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1016 | 5:25 PM London Gatwick Airport | 2h30 | 7:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB720 | 5:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h25 | 7:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA7059 | 5:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h25 | 7:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH915 · LH1122 | 5:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h20 | 10:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1281 · AF1300 | 5:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 16h55 | 10:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1281 · AF1000 | 5:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 14h35 | 8:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1281 · AF1400 | 5:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h30 | 10:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1014+ KL1503 | 5:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 17h20 | 11:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 347 | 6:35 PM London Stansted Airport | 2h30 | 9:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX327+ LX2032 | 6:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 23h05 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX433 · LX2032 | 6:40 PM London Gatwick Airport | 23h05 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7061 | 6:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h25 | 9:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB722 | 6:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h25 | 9:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB724 | 7:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h25 | 9:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA7065 | 7:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h25 | 9:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1181 · AF1000 | 7:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 12h50 | 8:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1181 · AF1300 | 7:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 15h10 | 10:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB726 | 7:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h25 | 10:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA7067 | 7:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h25 | 10:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB1864 | 7:40 PM London Gatwick Airport | 2h20 | 10:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA7197 | 7:40 PM London Gatwick Airport | 2h20 | 10:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX339 · LX2032 | 8:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 21h40 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 6004 | 8:10 PM London Stansted Airport | 2h30 | 10:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR106 · QR149 | 8:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 16h40 | 12:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4201+ LH1800 | 8:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 13h55 | 10:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR16 · QR149 | 9:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 15h20 | 12:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, January 18 | |||||
BA456 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h30 | 8:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB3641 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h30 | 8:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1381 · AF1600 | 6:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h00 | 2:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1381 · AF1800 | 6:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h20 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1000 · KL1503 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h40 | 11:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1000 · KL1505 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h35 | 3:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT809 · AT5448 | 7:20 AM London Stansted Airport | 7h10 | 2:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB3643 | 7:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h30 | 10:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH923 · LH1114 | 7:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h30 | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA458 | 7:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h30 | 10:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FR 2628 | 7:40 AM London Stansted Airport | 2h30 | 10:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB3645 | 8:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h30 | 10:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA460 | 8:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h30 | 10:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH925 · LH1114 | 8:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h30 | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1002 · KL1505 | 8:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h25 | 3:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR330 · QR151 | 8:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 35h15 | 7:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR330 · QR149 | 8:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 28h10 | 12:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR330+ QR6952 | 8:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 22h45 | 7:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1002 · KL1507 | 8:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h00 | 6:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4193+ LH1804 | 8:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h05 | 4:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1335 · AF1600 | 8:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h25 | 2:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 5994 | 8:55 AM London Stansted Airport | 2h30 | 11:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1335 · AF1800 | 8:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h45 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1335 · AF1100 | 8:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h15 | 6:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1681 · AF1600 | 9:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h20 | 2:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1681 · AF1800 | 9:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h40 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX317 · LX2032 | 9:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h45 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1681 · AF1100 | 9:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h10 | 6:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7053 | 9:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h25 | 11:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB712 | 9:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h25 | 11:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: London to Madrid Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Madrid by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from London to Madrid generally leave from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
London Gatwick Airport is 46.6 km away from London city centre and Madrid Barajas Airport is 15.9 km from Madrid city centre.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from London to Madrid
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours.
- Shops are located throughout all terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short Stay parking available near each terminal, approximately 6.3€ (£5.30) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including British Airways and Plaza Premium lounges.
- Located at each terminal, contact Heathrow Airport Lost Property.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423
- Metro: Piccadilly Line
- Train: Heathrow Express, TfL Rail
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes.
- Shops are located in both terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short stay parking available at both terminals, approximately 6€ (£5) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in both terminals, including No1 Lounge and Club Aspire.
- Located in the South Terminal, inquiries can be made online or in person.
- Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
- Bus: National Express, Metrobus
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and Aelia Duty-Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 4.2€ (£3.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, including the First Class Lounge.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
- DLR
- Bus 473
- Bus 474
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and fashion brands.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 2.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including VIP lounges.
- Located in Terminal 1, 2, and 4.
- Metro: Line 8
- Bus: Lines 101, 200, Exprés-203
- Train: Cercanías C1, C10
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