Question 1

How long does it take to travel from London to Madrid?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Madrid takes around 2.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between London and Madrid?

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The flight distance between London and Madrid is 1300 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Madrid?

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Several carriers operate flights between London and Madrid. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Iberia Express, British Airways, Air Europa, easyJet, Iberia Airlines, Ryanair.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from London?

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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.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Madrid?

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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.

Question 6

Which airports are there in London?

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London is mainly served by Heathrow. But there are other airports nearby, including Gatwick, London Stansted, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.

Question 7

What airports are near London?

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The main airport in London is Heathrow. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Doncaster Sheffield, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.

Question 8

What airports are near Madrid?

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The main airport in Madrid is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. It is also served by Valladolid.

Question 9

What buses and trains depart from London?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from London, including National Express.

Question 10

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between London and Madrid?

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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.

Question 11

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 12

Which airlines fly between London and Madrid?

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Currently, you can fly between London and Madrid with Ryanair, British Airways, easyJet, Iberia Airlines, Wizz Air.

Question 13

When's the best time to travel between London and Madrid?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London and Madrid, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 14

What flights operate between London and Madrid?

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Traveling between London and Madrid, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 15

How many airports are there near London?

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There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Heathrow and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Doncaster Sheffield, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside

Question 16

How many airports are there near Madrid?

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There are a number of airports in and around Madrid. The main one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and other nearby airports include Valladolid.

Question 17

Is it possible to reach London by bus or train?

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Yes, London has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from London, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Madrid depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Madrid arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Madrid, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 20

What time do flights between London and Madrid depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 21

What time do flights between London and Madrid arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Madrid, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£25
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£25
Cheapest round-trip	£40
Average round-trip	£65
Nonstop flights in October	£25 – £361

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
British Airways	BAW	BA	Yes	0 0
easyJet	EZY	U2	Yes	Opens 720 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Iberia Airlines	IBE	IB	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight

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.

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed with restrictions No proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test is required for vaccinated travelers No quarantine is required
Visa requirements	No visa required
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for Spain

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed No proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test is required No quarantine is required
Visa requirements	No visa required

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