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There are several lounges at London Gatwick Airport for you to relax. You'll find No1 Lounge, Plaza Premium Lounge, The Gateway Lounge and Clubrooms at North Terminal. There are also lounges at South Terminal: No1 Lounge and Clubrooms. You can enjoy complimentary food and drinks, magazines and newspapers.

You can access London Gatwick Airport from central London by car and public transport. The Airport Cars Gatwick regularly travel to and from the airport. If you want to take public transport, you can choose between a National Express bus or a train. National Express departs roughly once an hour from London Victoria and has an average duration of 1h 30min to 2h. The Gatwick Express is a fast train with a frequency of about 15min and a duration of roughly 15min.

You have a variety of public transportation options, including city buses and the overground or underground trains, to get you to the heart of Madrid. Line 8 of the Madrid underground Metro connects the terminals at Madrid Airport to the Nuevos Ministerios station in the city. The airport is linked to Madrid by the overground railway lines C1 and C10. The city bus lines T1, T2 and T3 will take you to the key regions of Madrid, while Line 203 offers a fast service to the city centre if you're looking for an affordable option.

At Madrid Airport, you may utilise many types of rooms for business purposes. There are rooms for assemblies, conferences, press conferences, meetings, classes, exhibits and receptions. Turmalina Hall is located in Terminal 1; the Auditorium, Autogiro, Goya and Manzanares halls are located in Terminal 2; the Pressroom is located in Terminal 4.

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Madrid flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Air Europa: offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• Iberia Express: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Air Europa
• Iberia
• easyJet

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

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 travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $213 return via Dublin (DUB), compared with $291 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $39–$139 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 Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

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

• Faro (FAO) – 47% of one-stop connections
• Malaga (AGP) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Alicante (ALC) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 12% of one-stop connections

Faro (FAO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the London Gatwick Airport to Madrid route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $265 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $321, a difference of $57. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 1 hour 50 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Madrid flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Madrid City Centre, Puerta del Sol, and Spain Building. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:29
• Latest: departs at 20:40 and lands at 23:09.

The flight takes about 2h 29m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 29% above the route average of $292. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid takes 2h 29m, covering 1,954 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.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $62, which is 64% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 49m, compared to 5h 07m via Ibiza (IBZ) and 5h 24m via Malaga (AGP).

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.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Record go
· Goldcar Rental SP
· CLICK RENT
· Alamo
· Centauro

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Madrid range from $193 to $413, with an average of $292 over the past 12 months. Anything below $193 counts as a good deal.