Cheap flights from London, United Kingdom to Madrid, Spain

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Cheapest one-way trip

£35

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£96

Cheapest round-trip

£59

Average round-trip

£164

Nonstop flights in March

£96 – £736

One-way trips

London STNMadrid MAD

Ryanair

£35

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Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, or London City when they travel from London to Madrid. Book your trip to arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas, Madrid - Puerto de Atocha, Madrid - Méndez Álvaro, Madrid Chamartín railway station, or Madrid - Avenida de America. The distance between London and Madrid is 1300 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Vueling, easyJet, British Airways, and Air Europa. London and Madrid have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Madrid, consider visiting Museo Del Prado, Segovia, and Plaza Mayor.

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from London to Madrid in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

Weekly direct flights for Mon 20.03 - Sun 26.03

AirlineMon 20.03Tue 21.03Wed 22.03Thu 23.03Fri 24.03Sat 25.03Sun 26.03
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143------11
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---12------1---
---11------------
------3---------1

Weekly direct flights for Mon 27.03 - Sun 02.04

AirlineMon 27.03Tue 28.03Wed 29.03Thu 30.03Fri 31.03Sat 01.04Sun 02.04
9122------------
133------------
222------------
2211---------
211------------
1------------------
2------------------

Weekly direct flights for Mon 03.04 - Sun 09.04

AirlineMon 03.04Tue 04.04Wed 05.04Thu 06.04Fri 07.04Sat 08.04Sun 09.04
2---2------1---
233333---
2213---2---
1221---------
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 10.04 - Sun 16.04

AirlineMon 10.04Tue 11.04Wed 12.04Thu 13.04Fri 14.04Sat 15.04Sun 16.04
---------12112---
---123333
------23222
------------222
------1---222
---------------2---
---------------6---

Check-in for a flight from London to Madrid

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
RyanairRYRFRNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
VuelingVLGVYNoOpens 168 days before flight
Closes 4 hours before flight
easyJetEZYU2YesOpens 720 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
British AirwaysBAWBAYes0
0
Air EuropaAEAUXYes0
0

Madrid travel tips

1) Transfer from Madrid-Barajas airport to the city centre is one of the cheapest in Europe

The shuttle bus ride will cost 5 euro for 20-30 minutes. The yellow busses run round-the-clock. The bus stops at Plaza de Cibeles in the city centre, near the Prado museum, and passes through the Atocha train station.

2) Head to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum to admire paintings by Van Gogh and Marc Chagall

Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza has collected paintings by famous artists from the 13th to the 20th century, including El Greco, Van Gogh, Marc Chagall, and others. Almost all styles of art are represented here, from the Renaissance to the avant-garde. The ticket costs 10 euro, and on Monday from 12:00 to 16:00 you can enter for free.

3) The dome of the Edificio Metrópolis building on Gran Vía in Madrid deserves to be featured on your Instagram

The Edificio Metrópolis building was built in 1911 on the corner of Gran Vía and is the pride of the locals. Its dome is covered in gold, and only the statue at the top took 24 carats of gold leaf.

Spain COVID-19 travel restrictions

Latest COVID-19 travel restrictions in Spain – 03/2023
Your trip summary

Most travelers from London, LGW can enter Spain, but there are restrictions.

Departure

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required

Return

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required

Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.

Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Spain in our dedicated Stories article.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from London to Madrid?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Madrid takes around 2.5 hours.
What is the flight distance between London and Madrid?
The flight distance between London and Madrid is 1300 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Madrid?
Several carriers operate flights between London and Madrid. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Vueling, Iberia Airlines, Air Europa, British Airways, Iberia Express, easyJet, Ryanair.
What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Lisbon, Istanbul, Athens, Tirana, Faro, Bucharest, Málaga, Larnaca, New York, Dubai, Tenerife, Alicante, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Dublin, Amsterdam, Palma, Majorca, Tel Aviv, Sofia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Madrid?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Madrid and Manchester, Dublin, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Athens, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Thessaloniki, Reykjavik, Liverpool, Toronto, Bristol, Glasgow, Tallinn, Malta, Jakarta, Vancouver, Newcastle upon Tyne, Montreal, Caracas.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Heathrow. But there are other airports nearby, including Gatwick, London Stansted, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Heathrow. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Exeter, Humberside, Norwich.
What airports are near Madrid?
The main airport in Madrid is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. It is also served by Valladolid, Salamanca.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between London and Madrid?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between London and Madrid thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between London and Madrid can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
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