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

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 08:12
• Latest: departs at 22:55 and lands at 01:22.

The flight takes about 2h 27m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Madrid to London takes 2h 27m, 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.

Return flights from Madrid to London range from $133 to $301, with an average of $196 over the past 12 months. Anything below $133 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 64% above the route average of $196. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $131 return via Bilbao (BIO), compared with $195 for direct.

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

• Iberia Express: 96% on time
• Air Europa: 90% on time
• Iberia: 89% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $18–$142 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 Express. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Madrid to London flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 32%, Evening flights for 24%, and Night flights for 6%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Madrid to London flights:

• Iberia
• British Airways

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Madrid to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $56, which is 65% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around $10:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around $12:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around $15:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around $15:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around $14:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Flights from Madrid to London usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and may arrive at 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).

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.

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 Madrid to London route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 52 minutes.

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

• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 9% of one-stop connections

Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) 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 Madrid to London route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $198 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $239, a difference of $41. 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 Madrid and London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

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

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 22m, compared to 5h 45m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 6h 01m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).

London is 1 hour behind Madrid (British Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Hyde Park is one of the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to London flights:

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

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Wizz Air: 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.

Metro Line 8 from Nuevos Ministerios takes 15min to get from Madrid city to the Terminal 1, 2 and 3 building, before ending at Terminal 4. The C1 and C10 lines of the local train network connect to the train station of Terminal 4, taking approximately 11min from Chamartin. Via bus, EMT bus lines 200, Exprés-203, N27 Exprés, and 101 go into the city centre, while intercity bus lines 828, 827, 824, and 822 connect the airport with other towns.

As London City Airport is the only airport within the city limits of London, it is easily the most convenient airport if your destination is the city centre and expense is no object. London buses and the Docklands Light Railway connect the airport to the London Underground and other parts of the city. Heathrow Airport is the runner-up thanks to direct access to the London Underground, along with the Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect trains, which reach Paddington Station in 15min and 30min respectively. 25 miles south of the city centre, Gatwick might be a good option if travelling on to south London or the south of England. Southend, to the east, and Luton and Stansted, both in the north, all take upwards of 40min to reach the city by train.

Heathrow has three hotels inside the airport: Aerotel London Heathrow, Yotelair, and Plaza Premium Lounge & No. 1 Heathrow, plus three more accessible from the airport via covered walkways. Gatwick has two inside the airport, Bloc Gatwick and Yotelair, and three accessible via covered walkways. At London City Airport, the London City Airport Hotel is a 5min walk away from the airport. Stansted has two hotels connected via covered walkways. Southend offers the Holiday Inn Southend, a 1min walk away from the terminal.

All London airports have baby changing facilities and Madrid–Barajas has breastfeeding lounges in the boarding areas of Terminal 2 and Terminal 4, with changing tables, microwaves, cots, and play areas. Heathrow, Gatwick, London City Airport, Southend, and Madrid–Barajas have children’s play areas. Strollers can also be borrowed for free at Gatwick and Madrid–Barajas.