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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.

Among airlines operating London to Madrid flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: 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.

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

• Iberia
• British Airways
• Ryanair
• easyJet
• Air Europa
• Wizz Air

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).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: 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 travellers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $213 return via Dublin (DUB), compared with $236 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$139 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 9% of one-stop connections

Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the London to Madrid route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $241 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $284, a difference of $43. 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 to Madrid route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 36 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Madrid flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 22%, 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 to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 08:24
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 23:59.

The flight takes about 2h 29m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 53% above the route average of $238. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London to Madrid takes 2h 29m, covering 2,015 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 to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $71, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

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
• easyJet: 89% on time

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

Morning 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 Ibiza (IBZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 01m, compared to 6h 04m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 6h 05m 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.

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 to Madrid range from $154 to $383, with an average of $238 over the past 12 months. Anything below $154 counts as a good deal.