Question 1

How long is the flight from London Heathrow to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from London Heathrow to Madrid typically takes around 2 hours 30 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 4 hours 40 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from London Heathrow to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from London Heathrow to Madrid, with an average of around 9 to 10 flights per day, operated by, among others, British Airways and Iberia. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from London Heathrow to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Madrid are operated by, among others, British Airways and Iberia. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Brussels Airlines (via Brussels), TAP Portugal (via Lisbon) and Lufthansa (via Munich). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from London Heathrow to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Madrid operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from London Heathrow to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

From London Heathrow to Madrid there are on average around 9 to 10 flights per day. This usually means you have a good choice of departure times. Particularly if you are flexible, you can easily compare times, prices and airlines.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from London Heathrow to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

From London Heathrow to Madrid there are around 64 to 65 flights per week. This means you usually have suitable connections to choose from on several days and at various times. As well as price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline and any potential additional charges.

Question 7

When does the first flight from London Heathrow to Madrid depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from London Heathrow to Madrid usually departs at 06:05. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Madrid.

Question 8

When does the last flight from London Heathrow to Madrid depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from London Heathrow to Madrid usually departs at 19:40. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

Question 9

Which airports near London Heathrow are frequently used for flights to Madrid?

Accepted Answer

As well as London Heathrow airport, users also frequently search for flights from Manchester, Birmingham and London Stansted to Madrid. Alternative departure airports can offer more choice of flight times, airlines or prices. Do also check how accessible each airport is for you.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Heathrow Madrid	Outbound 01/12/26 direct IB0712 02h 35min	Return 08/12/26 direct IB0711 02h 40min	Iberia		£76
Best option London Heathrow Madrid	Outbound 06/10/26 direct IB3641 02h 25min	Return 20/10/26 direct IB3650 02h 15min	Iberia		£83
London Heathrow Madrid Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 08/08/26 1 Stopover (BIO) VY6311, IB0440 06h 15min	Return 15/08/26 1 Stopover (SVQ) UX5051, VY6022 06h 05min	Vueling Airlines, Iberia		£237 found yesterday
London Heathrow Madrid	Outbound 01/12/26 direct IB0712 02h 35min	Return 08/12/26 direct IB0719 02h 30min	Iberia		£77
London Heathrow Madrid	Outbound 01/12/26 direct BA7053 02h 35min	Return 08/12/26 direct BA7058 02h 30min	British Airways		£78
London Heathrow Madrid	Outbound 06/10/26 direct IB3649 02h 35min	Return 20/10/26 direct IB3642 02h 25min	Iberia		£79
London Heathrow Madrid	Outbound 01/12/26 direct BA7053 02h 35min	Return 08/12/26 direct BA7058 02h 30min	British Airways		£79
London Heathrow Madrid	Outbound 01/12/26 direct IB0712 02h 35min	Return 08/12/26 direct IB0719 02h 30min	Iberia	?	£107
London Heathrow Madrid	Outbound 01/12/26 direct IB3645 02h 30min	Return 08/12/26 direct IB3650 02h 20min	Iberia		£128
London Heathrow Madrid	Outbound 01/12/26 direct IB0724 02h 30min	Return 08/12/26 direct IB0711 02h 40min	Iberia	?	£147

Outbound and return from	76,00 £
Flight duration	min. 02:20 / max. 02:30
Return flight duration	min. 02:15/ max. 02:30
Distance	1246 km
Flights per week	104
Departure airport	Airport London Heathrow (LHR)
Arrival airport	Airport Madrid Barajas (MAD)
Destination country	Flights to Spain
City-Code - Arrival airport	London - Madrid Barajas
Departure airport - Destination country	London Heathrow - Spain

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